Meanwhile, the House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday setting federal standards for state drivers” licenses and rules to make it more difficult for immigrants to claim asylum. The legislation also calls for the completion of a border fence in California and more leeway for judges in deporting suspected terrorists. All of the bill’s provisions were approved by the House last year and were removed during negotiations with the U.S. Senate. State and local governments opposed the bill’s provisions on drivers” licenses. In a letter to lawmakers, the National Association of Governors objected to a requirement that states verify the identity of immigrants applying for licenses. The bill will likely be attached to legislation funding the war in Iraq to force the Senate to consider it soon.