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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Loud debate marks proposed changes for driver's licenses

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Story Published: Dec 19, 2007 at 9:29 AM PST

Story Updated: Dec 19, 2007 at 10:23 AM PST

By KATU Web Staff

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SALEM, Ore. - Local residents spoke out over proposed changes to the state's driver's license system in a contentious meeting in Salem on Tuesday.

About 40 people, many of them immigrants, testified before DMV officials in Salem.

Most said they are opposed to the governor's decision to ask DMV to tighten the requirements to get a driver's license in Oregon.

As written, the proposal would keep most illegal immigrants from getting a license. The provisions include requiring a verifiable Social Security number and possession of DMV-approved identification documents.

Some attendees said the proposed changes would make the roads more dangerous and keep illegal immigrants from getting car insurance.

Others claimed that illegal immigrants trying to get driver's licenses were here in violation of the law and should be refused.

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