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May 22, 2013

Senate Panel Advances Immigration Overhaul; Same-Sex Marriage Protection Removed 
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The bipartisan measure providing a path to citizenship for undocumented
immigrants has moved a step closer to approval. On Tuesday, the Senate
Judiciary Committee advanced its comprehensive immigration reform bill
in a 13-to-5 vote. Under pressure from Republicans and some members of
their own party, Democrats removed an amendment that would have
recognized immigrant couples in same-sex marriages. The full Senate
could begin debate on the bill next month.

 

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