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The News Room
08-28-2014, 11:43 AM
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Obama Can Win a Huge Victory in Immigration... If He Does It Right
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RS22
Re: Obama Can Win a Huge Victory in Immigration... If He Does It Right
What does this even mean? The issue is that House Republicans are opposed to immigration reform. Do you think Obama is going to persuade a bunch of people who hate his guts that they should change...
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The News Room
08-28-2014, 11:38 AM
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Obama Can Win a Huge Victory in Immigration... If He Does It Right
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RS22
Re: Obama Can Win a Huge Victory in Immigration... If He Does It Right
Yes, I do. (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/06/15/remarks-president-immigration)
Yes...
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The News Room
01-02-2014, 01:57 PM
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NYT: Boehner is Said to Back Changes on Immigration
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RS22
Re: NYT: Boehner is Said to Back Changes on Immigration
I'm not sure exactly what the legislative path will look like, but I would guess that somewhere along the line, either Democrats in the House, Democrats in the Senate, or the President will block...
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The News Room
11-12-2013, 03:07 PM
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Obama, McCain to huddle on immigration
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RS22
Re: Obama, McCain to huddle on immigration
What are you talking about? Do you think House Republicans listen to John McCain?
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The News Room
11-12-2013, 03:05 PM
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Key Democrat: ‘Shame On’ Obama, Dems, GOP for Failing on Immigration
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RS22
Re: Key Democrat: ‘Shame On’ Obama, Dems, GOP for Failing on Immigration
I guess Luis hasn't heard of the filibuster. They couldn't even get the Dream Act past the Republicans in 2010, much less CIR. It was only 2012's election result that brought Senate Republicans to...
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The News Room
07-19-2013, 05:51 PM
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Duffy: House has a plan to reform immigration, student loans
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RS22
Re: Duffy: House has a plan to reform immigration, student loans
To be sure, I agree with this. I think you've articulated it very well.
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The News Room
07-19-2013, 04:26 PM
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Bipartisan group in House closes in on immigration reform compromise[some details!]
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RS22
Re: Bipartisan group in House closes in on immigration reform compromise[some details
Would make more sense if you could stay in "probationary" status as long as it takes to get E-Verify implemented, rather than reverting to "unlawfully present" status if it's not implemented in five...
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The News Room
07-19-2013, 04:22 PM
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Duffy: House has a plan to reform immigration, student loans
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RS22
Re: Duffy: House has a plan to reform immigration, student loans
I understand your point, and that's why I said it may be worth accepting to get a deal done, because it will be still be an improvement over the status quo. I just find their attitude so cynical. ...
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The News Room
07-19-2013, 04:10 PM
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Duffy: House has a plan to reform immigration, student loans
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RS22
Re: Duffy: House has a plan to reform immigration, student loans
So in other words, the Republican Party is willing to let people stay in America as long as they're part of a pool of indentured labor with no rights of citizenship, including access to government...
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The News Room
07-16-2013, 05:04 PM
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Obama Making Immigration Appeals, Putting Pressure On House Republicans
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RS22
Re: Obama Making Immigration Appeals, Putting Pressure On House Republicans
I don't think you understand how this works. Republicans don't listen to Obama; in fact, the evidence shows that when he actively supports something, they become more opposed to it. So there is no...
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The News Room
07-11-2013, 07:28 PM
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Republican Gowdy Expresses Optimism on House Immigration Plan
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RS22
Re: Republican Gowdy Expresses Optimism on House Immigration Plan
Yeah, I almost find it more offensive than not offering citizenship at all. Politicians trading on vulnerability and desperation to coerce people into risking their lives. Even more repugnant when...
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The News Room
07-04-2013, 12:31 AM
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Goodlatte Open to Citizenship for Undocumented Youth
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RS22
Re: Goodlatte Open to Citizenship for Undocumented Youth
Except he voted against the Dream Act in 2010. And then voted last month to block DACA.
Wake me up when these Republicans actually show willingness to enact useful policies.
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The News Room
07-01-2013, 11:39 AM
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Odd alliance could be key to deal on immigration bill
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RS22
Re: Odd alliance could be key to deal on immigration bill
And some think they are dictators who can do whatever they want.
There is no CIR unless you get Republican votes for it. Which means they can't just steamroll people, introducing their own...
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The News Room
06-28-2013, 10:28 PM
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Diaz-Balart Sees Chance for House Immigration Bill
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RS22
Re: Diaz-Balart Sees Chance for House Immigration Bill
Other than suggesting that they are in the process of reviewing the language of the bill, he said nothing of substance.
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The News Room
06-27-2013, 05:54 PM
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BREAKING: Senate Passes Historic Immigration Reform
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RS22
Re: BREAKING: Senate Passes Historic Immigration Reform
I agree. Politicians respond to public pressure. It's the only reason 14 Republican Senators signed on to CIR.
These Republican reps hear a lot from the anti-immigrant crowd. They need to...
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The News Room
06-27-2013, 02:11 PM
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Boehner: Immigration bill will require majority of both parties in the House
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RS22
Re: Boehner: Immigration bill will require majority of both parties in the House
You can only go to conference if both chambers pass a bill. I'm not an expert on this, but from what I've read, you could go to conference with a series of House bills addressing various immigration...
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The News Room
06-26-2013, 05:46 PM
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CIR significant detail
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RS22
Re: CIR significant detail
I don't understand what your point is. People who cheat and don't pay taxes are always getting an unfair advantage over people who report their income and pay taxes.
You keep using the word...
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The News Room
06-26-2013, 05:36 PM
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CIR significant detail
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6,205
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RS22
Re: CIR significant detail
If this bill does not pass, they will not be getting any Social Security benefits anyway.
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The News Room
06-24-2013, 06:55 PM
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Senate nears key immigration reform vote
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RS22
Re: Senate nears key immigration reform vote
Alexander (R-TN) just voted in favor of the amendment. The official count is now at 67, but that doesn't include Brown and Udall who may not get to vote due to delay. They would put it at 69. ...
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The News Room
06-24-2013, 06:44 PM
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Senate nears key immigration reform vote
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RS22
Re: Senate nears key immigration reform vote
It has slowed down because everyone has voted except for the Senators who are delayed. But when someone votes, it is announced on the microphone and you can hear it on the CSPAN feed. I heard them...
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The News Room
06-24-2013, 06:36 PM
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Senate nears key immigration reform vote
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RS22
Re: Senate nears key immigration reform vote
Here's a status update. Several Senators are in transit in DC and delayed due to weather. I'm not sure how long they will keep the vote open, or if they will get to vote at all, but if they do,...
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The News Room
06-24-2013, 06:14 PM
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Senate nears key immigration reform vote
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RS22
Re: Senate nears key immigration reform vote
If all Dems voted for the amendment (I didn't hear any opposed, but may have missed it), it's at 67 voting for the amendment (54 Dems + 13 Republicans).
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The News Room
06-23-2013, 12:52 PM
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Supporters of Senate immigration bill voice confidence of passage as GOP backing grow
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RS22
Re: Supporters of Senate immigration bill voice confidence of passage as GOP backing
Jeff Sessions is a bona fide racist who wants America to remain under the rule of white people, as was the case in Alabama when he was growing up. He seems to have moved on from targeting blacks to...
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The News Room
06-22-2013, 08:27 PM
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Dem negotiator: '218 votes' in House for immigration reform
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RS22
Re: Dem negotiator: '218 votes' in House for immigration reform
That's a great point. Discharge petitions are rarely used, but it does happen. In 1998, there was a successful discharge petition effort to force the House to vote on a campaign finance reform bill...
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The News Room
06-21-2013, 07:21 PM
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Senate awaits Corker-Hoeven language to proceed on immigration
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2,254
Posted By
RS22
Re: Senate awaits Corker-Hoeven language to proceed on immigration
The House is not likely to simply vote on the Senate bill. Rather, they will pass their own immigration legislation -- could be a comprehensive bill, could be piecemeal bills, could include or not...
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