Friday, February 11, 2011

Sandstrom’s immigration bill clears first hurdle

The enforcement-only immigration bill cleared its first major hurdle Friday when it was passed out of a House committee — giving its chief sponsor a victory and moving it out for debate on the House floor.
Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, made the case for his bill inside a packed hearing room lined with extra security and harsh admonishments by Committee Chairman Curtis Oda, who threatened to arrest anyone who was disorderly or engaged in outbursts.

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