Jan 28, 2013 (All Things Considered) — There was a lot of talk about a bipartisan Senate agreement on comprehensive immigration reform in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The deal came one day before President Obama was set to unveil his plan. The Senate proposal drew mixed reaction from local lawmakers and groups active in the immigration debate at the state level.
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Jan 28, 2013 (All Things Considered) — There was a lot of talk about a bipartisan Senate agreement on comprehensive immigration reform in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The deal came one day before President Obama was set to unveil his plan. The Senate proposal drew mixed reaction from local lawmakers and groups active in the immigration debate at the state level.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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