The Real ID Act

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The Real ID Act will prohibit drivers' licenses for illegal immigrants, and supporters say it will make America safer. Opponents claim it will never work-that it's blatantly anti-immigrant and an abuse of Congressional power. State Legislatures contend they can't afford to enforce immigration law, and predict longer waiting lines at the DMV. On "To the Point"--the pros and cons of the Real ID Act. Why is a measure with so much impact being passed without formal debate in either the House or the Senate? Making News: US Offensive on Syrian Border Near the Syrian border, US troops are conducting what's called their largest offensive since last year's invasion of Fallouja. We speak with Juan Cole, a professor at the University of Michigan whose blog, juancole.com, is known for authoritative commentary on the Middle East. Reporter's Notebook: Spokane Rocked by Mayor's Secret Life Spokane Mayor Jim West has taken a leave of absence to prepare to defend himself against charges of child molestation that allegedly happened back in the 1970's. The Spokesman-Review, which reported the charges, also up-dated them with a computer expert, who posed as an 18-year old man to lure the Mayor into making propositions on his office computer. Jonathan Martin reports for the Seattle Times.
The Real ID Act will prohibit drivers' licenses for illegal immigrants, and supporters say it will make America safer. Opponents claim it will never work-that it's blatantly anti-immigrant and an abuse of Congressional power. State Legislatures contend they can't afford to enforce immigration law, and predict longer waiting lines at the DMV. On "To the Point"--the pros and cons of the Real ID Act. Why is a measure with so much impact being passed without formal debate in either the House or the Senate?
  • Making News: US Offensive on Syrian Border
    Near the Syrian border, US troops are conducting what's called their largest offensive since last year's invasion of Fallouja. We speak with Juan Cole, a professor at the University of Michigan whose blog, juancole.com, is known for authoritative commentary on the Middle East.
  • Reporter's Notebook: Spokane Rocked by Mayor's Secret Life
    Spokane Mayor Jim West has taken a leave of absence to prepare to defend himself against charges of child molestation that allegedly happened back in the 1970's. The Spokesman-Review, which reported the charges, also up-dated them with a computer expert, who posed as an 18-year old man to lure the Mayor into making propositions on his office computer. Jonathan Martin reports for the Seattle Times.

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