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Leahy optimistic on immigration

Elizabeth Titus, Politico, May 5, 2013  “The Senate’s immigration reform bill prospects are good, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said Sunday. “I think it can,” Leahy said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” about whether or not the bill can pass. “I think the so-called Gang of Eight — four Democrat
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Lawmakers struggle over guest workers in immigration bill

Caren Bohan, Reuters, May 3, 2013 “As the Senate gets ready to debate the details of a broad U.S. immigration bill, a group of House of Representatives lawmakers is still struggling to write its own legislation, hung up in part over guest worker programs sought by businesses. . .” Ful
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Immigration News: April 30, 2013

Here is a selection of articles that appeared in major publications over the past few days. The Immigration Reform discussion turns to what may happen in the House of Representatives. Up to now, attention has been directed almost entirely on the U.S. Senate. In Congress, a Bill must p
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Following the Immigration Debate: The Real Fun Will Soon Begin

The Senate Judiciary Committee announced that it will begin deliberations on the “Gang of Eight” bipartisan Immigration Bill starting next week (on Thursday, May 9). Does this mean that Immigration Reform is right around the corner? Not at all. Here is a best-case scenario for Congres
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Immigration News, April 29, 2013

Bennet: Immigration bill can make us economically stronger (Denver Post)   “. . . The legislation includes a number of reforms to help us better retain some of the world’s brightest minds and talent such as making green cards more available for students with advanced degree
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