NOTE:
The headline of this article is incomplete.  To better explain what the article is actually about it should read:
"Illegals Granted Social Security if Immigration Reform Bill Passes" or
"Senators Vote to Include Social Security for Illegals in Immigration Reform Bill" or
"Amendment to Deny Illegal Immigrants Social Security Fails"
Remember the Immigration Reform Bill is just that - a bill.  It hasn't become a law yet. 

1.  Which senator tried to add an amendment to the Immigration Reform Bill that would prohibit illegal immigrants from collecting Social Security benefits?  How did he explain this position?

2.  What was the result of the vote?

3.  What did Sen. McCain (Rep.-AZ) say about the amendment?

4.  a) What paperwork does a person have to show an employer in order to get paid?  b) How would an illegal immigrant get such paperwork?

5.  a) Why does Sen. Leahy (Dem.-VT) say it would be unfair to deny illegals social security benefits?
b) Do you agree with his viewpoint?  Explain your answer.

6.  Describe the other amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill that the Senate voted on this week. 

7.  As an elected official, is protecting the rights of American citizens wrong?  Is fighting for the rights of illegals wrong?  Explain your answers.

8.  What do you think motivates most senators in their stand on the illegal immigration issue?
To voice your opinion to your senators on this issue go to Senate.gov, find your senators by choosing your state in the upper right hand corner of the home page, then click on the "web form" link to write your message.  Senators also provide their office phone numbers if you prefer to call and speak to an aide.  Remember to be clear, concise and polite.