11.   The Senate will return to its consideration of illegal immigration Monday.

12.   There, illegal immigration contributes to a labour surplus that is depressing farm wages and making working conditions worse.

13.   Problems of drug control and illegal immigration into the USA were among the issues raised in Monterrey.

14.   The socialist government announced tougher measures against illegal immigrants in July and in October the National Assembly approved legislation restricting illegal immigration.

15.   Also contributing to the decline in illegal immigration is the worsening U.S. economy, which has decimated jobs filled by immigrant workers.

16.   Also, they say, it would encourage even higher levels of illegal immigration and discourage those waiting in line for green cards.

17.   Although he understands why they are coming and has some sympathy for them, Ramirez said, make no mistake where he stands on illegal immigration.

18.   Although sponsors predicted that the bill would reduce illegal immigration by half within five years, some supporters questioned the optimistic estimate.

19.   Although many of the costs can be determined with some degree of precision, the benefits of illegal immigration are harder to quantify.

20.   America wants to discuss drugs and illegal immigration.