Republicans Take Big Gamble by Delaying Immigration Reform

Posted on: November 3rd, 2006
Filed Under: [ Immigration ] [ Politics ] [ Top Stories ]
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“Following a raucous summer of contentious hearings, noisy rhetoric, and promises of immediate action, Congress, unable to find a quick solution, quietly tabled debate on immigration reform until after this month’s elections.

For congressional Republicans, many having touted immigration reform as a top agenda item for much of the year, the maneuver could prove risky – control of the House of Representatives is at stake this month. Of course, in an autumn loaded with concerns over Iraq, fears about North Korea and a nasty scandal about e-mailing congressional pages, their inaction gained some political cover.”

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