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Pet projects sprinkled in immigration bill

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio sought help for the cruise-ship industry, a big business in his home state of Florida
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio sought help for the cruise-ship industry, a big business in his home state of Florida

By Sara Murray | Bloomberg News

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio included in the immigration bill a provision allowing certain foreigners to repair cruise ships made abroad. Above, ships docked at the Port of Miami early last year.

Buried within the 844 pages of the bipartisan immigration bill—amid historic shifts in policies such as a path to citizenship for 11 million unauthorized immigrants—are pet provisions of the senators who crafted it.

South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham wants more visas for the meat industry, a major employer in his state. Sen. Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.) pushed for special treatment for Irish workers; his state is home to a large population with Irish ancestry.

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio sought help for the cruise-ship industry, a big business in his home state of Florida. And Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado wove in a boost for ski areas.

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