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AUGUSTA (AP) – The Maine House has agreed with the Senate to repeal a key portion of the anti-terrorism law known as Real ID.

After a debate Monday, representatives voted 85-57 to get rid of a part of the law that requires people to show legal presence in the United States in order to get a driver’s license. Also repealed would be a requirement for further study into facial recognition technology.

The repeal bill faces final House and Senate votes. Gov. John Baldacci’s administration opposes the bill, which was adopted under pressure from the federal government last year.

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