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Article: Grading the Hill on illegal immigration.(COMMENTARY)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- June 27, 2002
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Byline: James R. Edwards Jr, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Democrats fail and Republicans make the honor roll when it comes to reducing illegal immigration.
The end of the school year is a great time to look at congressional members' grades on an important issue heading into the first post-September 11 election year.
The nonpartisan Americans for Better Immigration compiles report cards on each member of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The grades senators and representatives earn come from more than just their voting records on the House or Senate floor. "ABI includes ... co-sponsorships [of bills] and other leadership ...