This amendment will reclassify certain Amerasian immigrants as refugees to exempt them from the restrictions on receiving benefits under the welfare reform bill. It costs about $1 million and has been accepted on both sides.
Discussing an amendment related to Amerasian immigrants during a debate on welfare reform.
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I want to remind the committee again, and I will say it to you, Senator Snowe, remember, our package was put together by Democrats and Republicans, so we do not come here starting with one side or the other.
To redress the balance between the Government acting in its discretionary capacity and the individual
We are fortunate, and we want to make sure you know that what you get, the work product you get, is bipartisan.