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Defend America on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 2:06:08 PM
Immigration Backers Fly Solo
Nov. 23, 2009
By Jennifer Bendery
Roll Call Staff
House Democrats
leading the charge for comprehensive immigration reform are taking a
new tack in their efforts to send a bill to President Barack Obama next
spring: Do it without Republicans.
Members
say they are feeling newly emboldened to go their own way after the
White House this month signaled a willingness to tackle the
controversial issue next year. What’s more, Democrats recognize the
issue is a politically sensitive one for Republicans hoping to curry
favor with Hispanic voters in 2010.
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