Obama to hold meeting on immigration reform - Page 4

edie0789 · 04-19-2011, 06:27 PM

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti told reporters afterward that Obama made a compelling case for why he won't let the issue die. Garcetti said Obama also indicated that he would press for a vote a bill to help certain undocumented immigrants attain legal status if they attend college or serve in the military. A similar bill died in Congress last year.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...bc7e9c7f490d5d

2Face · 04-19-2011, 07:00 PM

Hmm Facebook COO...interesting. Looking at this list, these people are heavyweights especially Bloomberg. My first guess is that Obama wants to assure all these people on his commitment to immigration reform. I really don't see how this meeting will in any way help in coming up with a plan for an actual bill because. There's clearly no senators or representatives coming. In a real immigration reform meeting, I would expect the following congressmen present: Schumer, Graham, McCain, Kyl, Reid, Boehnor and maybe a few others. I'm praying that this event is not entirely driven by the upcoming election and something good comes out of it.

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This is the list below of the people that will be in the meeting.To be honest there really isn't anyone important such as senators or representatives (arnold really??). It seems like its a meeting just to get latinos of Obama's back for a while. I would be very surprised if anything comes up from this meeting but hopefully it does surprise me.

Here's the full list of attendees, as provided by the White House:
Leith Anderson, President, National Assn. of Evangelicals
Hon. Michael Bloomberg, City of New York
William J. Bratton, Former Police Chief, City of Los Angeles and City of New York
Hon. Julian Castro, Mayor, City of San Antonio
Michael Chertoff, Former Secretary Homeland Security
Gov. John Engler, President and CEO, Business Roundtable
Hon. Eric Garcetti, City Council, President City of Los Angeles
Carlos Gutierrez, Former Secretary of Commerce
Raymond Kelly, Commissioner, New York City Police Department
Mel Martinez, Former United States Senator/Chairman, Florida, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean JP Morgan Chase
Greg Page, Chairman and CEO, Cargill
Federico Pena, Former Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Energy
John Podesta, CEO, Center for American Progress
Charles Ramsey, Chief of Police, City of Philadelphia/President, Major City Chiefs
Al Sharpton, President, National Action Network
Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Former California Governor
Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO
John C. Wester, Bishop, Archdiocese of Salt Lake City

swordfish · 04-20-2011, 12:50 AM

"Talks".
So...What is Obama doing different this time?
Fool me once, shame on you............fool me twice shame on me....2012 elections are around the corner Mr Obama............and TALKS won't be enough this time.

DA User · 04-20-2011, 02:28 AM

This is a very good sign that soon CIR will pass.

rock steady · 04-20-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DA User

This is a very good sign that soon CIR will pass.

Please ban this user.

freshh. · 04-20-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rock steady

Please ban this user.

You're so mean, rock steady.

rock steady · 04-20-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by freshh.

You're so mean, rock steady.

I think it's about time. This "user" could read the headline, "Meteor to Impact Capitol Building, White House" and he'd still say "this is great news. dream act for sure by the end of the year."

freshh. · 04-20-2011, 02:52 PM

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I think it's about time. This "user" could read the headline, "Meteor to Impact Capitol Building, White House" and he'd still say "this is great news. dream act for sure by the end of the year."

And truth be told, this is actually DA User on his/her best behavior. His/her posts when they changed the eligibility age for DREAM Act were worse. And I think DA User has been banned before but it was like for a week or something. Apparently, he's just annoying, and not problematic, so none of the mods have banned him/her for longer than that.

2Face · 04-20-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by freshh.

And truth be told, this is actually DA User on his/her best behavior. His/her posts when they changed the eligibility age for DREAM Act were worse. And I think DA User has been banned before but it was like for a week or something. Apparently, he's just annoying, and not problematic, so none of the mods have banned him/her for longer than that.

Gotta hand it to the man for his optimism though. Last time DA was around, there was a vote on the bill. Now he's back..surely something's gotta give some time soon..question is when?

lilbawler2001 · 04-20-2011, 06:35 PM

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus commends President Obama for bringing a diverse group of leaders together to lend their support to legislative efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. The CHC has previously suggested to the White House that they create a broad coalition of business leaders, clergy and community leaders who recognize the need for Congress to act, and we hope this group will bring their voices to Capitol Hill. The CHC continues to work with the White House in pursuing much needed immigration reform that is in the best economic interest of our nation. More importantly we look forward to our upcoming meeting with the President to discuss administrative action which can immediately address the most grievous shortcomings of our broken immigration system."

http://chc.gonzalez.house.gov/2011/0...igration.shtml

This meeting should be interesting.

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