Transferring other benefits such as pensions should also be made easier according to the Commission's 25-point proposal.

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The point is the Senate proposal will be voted on today -- the Senate Democratic proposal will be voted on today.

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In its stead is an artificial debate as if the choice remains between "integration" and "independence, " which misses the point about the autonomy proposal, which is intended to bridge the two poles.

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