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House Democrats to Introduce Immigration Reform Bill
Jim Avila and Serena Marshall, ABC News
“House Democrats, frustrated by the lack of action by House leadership and fearing all hope of a bi-partisan comprehensive immigration reform bill is lost, are expected to introduce an immigration bill of their own today.”
Immigration Lobbyists Can’t Win: Column
Ross K. Baker, USAToday
“Despite large number of pro-reform efforts, the campaign is not unified.”
Behind the Scenes, Some House Republicans are Laying Groundwork for Action on Immigration Reform
Associated Press
“Immigration overhaul legislation has been dormant in the House for months, but a few Republicans are working behind the scenes to advance it at a time the Capitol is immersed in a partisan brawl over government spending and President Barack Obama’s health care law.”
Immigration Advocates Announce Plan for Demonstrations Across Country
David Nakamura, The Washington Post
“Immigration advocates announced plans Thursday for rallies in dozens of cities Oct. 5 to pressure Congress to approve legislation to overhaul the nation’s border control laws and demand an end to mass deportations of the undocumented.”
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: The cost of Doing Nothing is Too High for Women and Children
Michelle Brane, Huffington Post
“So far, the House has not made much progress towards passing a comprehensive bill that includes a pathway to citizenship, leaving millions of immigrant women, children and families in limbo. But that does not mean comprehensive immigration reform is dead.”
House Could Determine Fate of Immigration Overhaul
Erin Kelly, USA Today
“Efforts for an immigration overhaul are on the verge of failing if the House does not act by the end of the year, activists on both sides of the issue agree.”
Congress’ Illegal-Immigration Quota Costs $2 Billion a Year
William Selway and Margaret Newkirk, Businessweek
“Keeping all those illegal immigrants behind bars costs $120 a day per inmate, or $2 billion a year. Congress has twice rebuffed White House budget requests to cut the quota so ICE can turn to less costly measures, such as ankle bracelets, to keep tabs on the immigrants it’s trying to deport.”
Nancy Pelosi May Introduce Immigration Reform Bill
Seung Min Kim and Jonathan Allen, Politico
“House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is spearheading a plan to advance comprehensive immigration reform in the chamber.”
Number of Illegal Immigrants in U.S. Dropped During Recession, Study Finds
David Nakamura, The Washington Post
“The number of illegal immigrants in the United States has leveled off but may be on the rise again, following a sharp drop that accompanied the start of the Great Recession, according to a report released Monday.”
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