Immigration Moving Forward?
The immigration reform debate has no doubt been stalled. But there is some behind-the-scenes movement.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said he met this week with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. on the issue. "I am interested in some ideas he has. I shared some ideas I have," Cornyn said.
Schumer has been working with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on coming up with a compromise. Meetings are also ongoing between business and labor leaders.
Many Lawmakers Reluctant About Immigration Reform
Activists and some lawmakers are looking forward to a vigorous immigration reform debate in the coming months. Skeptics keep pointing out the odds of significant action in the current political climate. Yet, proponents say a ‘comprehensive immigration reform’ package has the potential of attracting significant bipartisan support. Still, they can’t deny there is a palpable skepticism, even fear, among lawmakers about tackling such a divisive issue.
Schumer Sets Labor Day Deadline for Immigration Reform
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who chairs the Immigration Subcommittee in the Senate, told the Associated Press yesterday that he’s planning on getting an immigration bill on the floor by Labor Day.
That’s more optimistic than the President or even many Congressional advocates have been willing to be.
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Schumer Fills Kennedy’s Big Shoes
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is emerging as a top leader for immigration reform. When Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) fell ill and withdrew from chairmanship of the Immigration Subcommittee in the Senate, immigration advocates wondered if Schumer would be able to fill his shoes.
They’ve been pleasantly surprised. At a speech to the Migration Policy Institute’s conference the day before the long-awaited meeting between Congressmembers and the White House on immigration reform, Schumer said:
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