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Bipartisan Deals Can Only Pass Inside a Narrow Window. Here are the Dates
Fawn Johnson, National Journal
“While Congress now seems entirely at the mercy of its own internal dysfunction, there will come a time next year when, in theory at least, House Republicans will be in the best position to vote on divisive issues such as immigration or maybe even a long-term budget deal.”
Top Business Lobbyist: U.S. Immigration Law Unlikely in 2013
Andy Sullivan and Caren Bohan, Reuters
“A leading advocate of efforts to overhaul U.S. immigration law said Monday that the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives is unlikely to act on the issue until at least early next year, which could complicate its chances of passing Congress.”
Silicon Valley Readies Immigration Push
Jennifer Martinez, The Hill
“The tech industry is beginning a full-throttle push for immigration reform now that the government shutdown fight is over.”
Opinion: Immigration Reform Would Help GOP
Tamar Jacoby, CNN (Opinion)
“The government’s open. Washington is back at work. House Republicans, licking their wounds, are asking themselves what’s next. And President Barack Obama has thrown down the gauntlet: The top item on his agenda is immigration reform.”
Did Shutdown ‘Poison the Well’ for Immigration Reform
Carrie Dann, NBC News
“Prospects for a comprehensive immigration reform bill remain cloudy after a bruising shutdown fight for Republicans that left hard feelings in Washington even as activists continue to push their cause.”
A Way Forward on Immigration Reform?
Greg Sargent, The Washington Post
“Yesterday, President Obama declared he wants action on immigration reform “this year.” Today, Byron York reports that the prospects for reform are still alive, noting there is a core group of House Republicans still working on a series of proposals, though they are shrouded in great secrecy. These efforts, York reports, have the blessing of GOP leaders.”
Obama’s Immigration Pivot Hits A Bruised GOP’s Weak Spot
Frank James, NPR
“After successfully staring down congressional Republicans in the shutdown-debt ceiling fight, President Obama pivoted to immigration in a move with almost no downside.”
Obama Picks Johnson to Head Homeland Security
Adam Serwer, MSNBC
“As general counsel for the Pentagon, Jeh Johnson was involved in internal Obama administration disputes over the legal limits of the fight against terrorist groups. In public, Johnson forcefully defended the use of targeted killing in the battle against al Qaeda, but he also contemplated what the end of that war would look like. He oversaw the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, urged Congress not to pass a new authorization to use military force against al Qaeda, and supervised the Gitmo military commissions.”
With Shutdown Over, Activists Look to Revive Immigration Reform Movement
J.D. Harrison, The Washington Post
“With the government spending and debt ceiling debates now tabled for a few months, a number of lobbyists are hoping to steer lawmakers’ attention back to immigration reform and finish the work they started earlier this year.”
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