The Los Angeles Democrat started his legislative career in 1998 with a proposal to allow illegal immigrants to receive driver's licenses. It went nowhere, so he tried again in 1999. And in 2001. And again last year. His fifth version passed the Senate Transportation Committee on June 15. Tireless drive has made Cedillo one of the loudest voices in the national debate over illegal immigration. It has also made him the target of threats and verbal attacks. [more]