Republicans prepping letter to Ryan urging DACA fix

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Washington (CNN)Dozens of House Republicans are preparing a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan urging a fix for young undocumented immigrants by the end of the year, adding pressure to high-stakes government funding discussions that could hinge on such a deal, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

The letter, organized by Virginia Rep. Scott Taylor, already has signatories numbering in the 20s, according to a source familiar with the letter, and could reach into the 30s by the time it is sent. Taylor's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, revealed the work on the letter in a pen-and-pad session with reporters Thursday on Capitol Hill.
Two other GOP sources confirmed the letter's development to CNN.
Republican won't vote for government funding without DACA deal
Republican won't vote for government funding without DACA deal
Grisham characterized the letter as "telling Ryan, 'You've got to fix this. You've got nine days. What is your plan, what is your path?'"
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The "nine days" refers to the December 8 deadline to fund the government. Democrats have said if Republicans need their votes to pass a government funding bill, which they have in the past, then they need to resolve the situation for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which President Donald Trump is ending by the end of the year.
Some Republicans, including Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, have said any DACA deal should not be included in year-end spending legislation. They have not ruled out, though, the possibility of timing a vote on a DACA deal with one on spending legislation.
Grisham referenced a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote on one legislative proposal, the Dream Act, which two Republicans have signed and which needs only 22 more members to support it to force a vote on the floor, though the letter does not threaten that its signatories will back the bill, according to one of the sources.
DACA deal state of play
DACA deal state of play
The letter's signatories include members who have long pushed for a DACA fix and some who have been less vocal.
According to one of the GOP sources, the letter tells Ryan that the group would like DACA resolved this year and warns that while they agree a legislative solution should include border security, it should not contain measures sought by members like Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte and the White House. Some of those measures include cuts or changes to overall legal immigration, mandatory workforce verification and hardline enforcement measures.
The letter has come together quickly, just this week, and is being teed up for release Friday.

Best news I've heard today. Ryan must set aside his ego and reach out to Democrats for a compromise. As Schumer said yesterday, they have something we want and we have something they want. All parties must get serious, come to the table and negotiate.

Let’s hope tax reform fails, leaving Republicans with no victories this year, their only legislative win would be immigration fix. The shutdown would only help our hopes.

For you Democrat lovers, do you see now that there are republicans on our sides?

This whole bullshit of I am on team Donkey or I am on team Elephant needs to stop. We need to unite and get this shit done.

Why is it hard for you to realize Democrats are on your side ?

Thank you for pointing this out.

Look at this damn letter IamAman,Pianos, and Demise. Look at it. These are Republicans trying to get the issue resolved this December. These are Republicans trying to help you guys out. You can't just generalize that all Republicans are crap and attack DACA recipients who appreciate their efforts. You want to attack them?

There are good Dems too. I for one love Durbin, but I am not a fan of Gutierrez. He fear mongers too much and sometimes fosters gridlock.

You know what them Democrat lovers will say? This is because of what Nancy and Schumer did yesterday -__-

This is freaking ridiculous.

Change your avatar.

Yes Democrats are on our side, but I don't agree with some Dems because they are demanding a clean bill when that is not going to pass.

Some Republicans are also on our side, so none of us can really generalize all Republicans are racists. Look at Curberlo's facebook page and see all of the dreamers he has met.

No, I do it to trigger those on the far left attacking dissenting DACA recipients, labeling us the enemy.

I am going to keep it even though I disagree with the guy.