1.  a) What does the Senate's proposed immigration-reform bill state under "Employer Protections"? 
b) Explain the meaning of this statement.

2.  a) Define amnesty. 
b) Why does Republican Sen. Arlen Specter say the Senate bill is not amnesty?
c) How much will the immigration reform bill require employers to pay who have broken the law by hiring the illegals?

3.  a) In addition to believing it to be amnesty, what problems do opponents have with the Senate's proposed bill? 
b) Describe the crimes listed in this article, along with their penalties.

4.  a) How will businesses forgiven under this bill for crimes already committed be treated when they commit the same crime in the future?  b) Re-read your answer to question #2b.  Do you agree with Sen. Specter?  Explain your answer.

5.  The last four paragraphs of the article are about Democrat Sen. Ben Nelson. 
a) What is the National Republican Senatorial Committee attempting to prove about Sen. Nelson? 
b) Do you agree with their implication?  Explain your answer.

6.  Many voters are frustrated by both Democrat and Republican Senators.  It seems as though they forget that they were put in office by the people and that their duty is to do what's best for America, not to ensure their re-election. 
To voice your opinion to your senators on the proposed Immigration Reform Bill, go to Senate.gov, find your senators by choosing your state in the upper right hand corner of the home page, then click on the "web form" link to write your message.  Senators also provide their office phone numbers if you prefer to call and speak to an aide.  Remember to be clear, concise and polite.