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JyArete 08-07-2009 12:57 AM

Immigration Effort Draws GOP Backer
 
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats have found a Republican in Sen. Lindsey Graham to help them push for passage of a comprehensive immigration overhaul this year.

But the lag in getting prominent support from a Republican -- more than two months after Democrats first announced their push -- shows how complicated prospects for passage could be this year, as immigration remains a wedge inside an increasingly divided GOP.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124957962686211693.html

2H2F 08-07-2009 01:33 AM

Re: Immigration Effort Draws GOP Backer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JyArete (Post 138478)
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats have found a Republican in Sen. Lindsey Graham to help them push for passage of a comprehensive immigration overhaul this year.

But the lag in getting prominent support from a Republican -- more than two months after Democrats first announced their push -- shows how complicated prospects for passage could be this year, as immigration remains a wedge inside an increasingly divided GOP.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124957962686211693.html

so does this add another senate vote supporter? Current Count:52 Needed:60


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