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Must-Read News in Immigration Reform, August 12, 2013

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NPR: Texas Congressman Pulled In Two Directions Over Immigration
By David Welna

Victoria Advocate (Texas): Congressman Farenthold on health care, immigration (video)
By Elana Watts

Houston Chronicle (Texas): Ad links Blake Farenthold to embattled Iowa Republican Steve King

Longview News-Journal (Texas): As state’s Hispanic minority grows, GOP faces challenge
By Glenn Evans

Greely Tribune (Colorado): March, rally press Gardner on immigration reform
By Trenton Sperry

Sacramento Bee (California): Catholic bishop blesses pilgrims marching for change in immigration laws
By Stephen Magagini

Washington Post (Blog): If House GOP leaders decide they want immigration reform, we’ll get it
By Greg Sargent

Washington Post (Blog): Everything you know about immigration is wrong
By Ezra Klein

Financial Times: Republican Bob Goodlatte is linchpin for US immigration reform
By Stephanie Kirchgaessner

The Hill: Big bills pile up for House GOP
By Russell Berman

Washington Post: Harry Reid aiming to ‘win’ with Senate immigration bill
By Ruth Tam

Roll Call: Zuckerberg Tracks Down Members of Congress for Immigration Ads
By Kent Cooper

Los Angeles Times: Immigration reform creates odd political alliances
By Brian Bennett and Joseph Tanfani

Associated Press: Some House Republicans untouched by campaign for immigration overhaul
By Erica Werner

ABC/Univision: Obama: House Has Votes to Pass Senate Immigration Bill
By Jordan Fabian

Politico: Obama: GOP politics stopping immigration bill
By Seung Min Kim

Politico: Steve King: Immigration remarks not debunked
By Tal Kopan

CBS News: Rep. Steve King stands by divisive immigration comments
By Jake Miller

Mother Jones: Meet the Immigration Reformers in Steve King’s Iowa
By Tim Murphy

ABC News: Donald Trump Says Immigration Bill May Be ‘Death Wish’ for GOPBy Michael Falcone

Reuters: For mixed-status families, U.S. immigration reform would end anxiety
By Richard Cowan

Politico (Opinion): Why can’t we talk about IQ?
By Jason Richwine (Yes, THAT Jason Richwine)

MSNBC (Maddow Blog): Richwine returns
By Steve Benen

Kansas City Star (Opinion): It’s time for Kobach’s illegal immigration clients to send him back home
By Mary Sanchez

DailyKos: Get the Popcorn – Rep. King (R-Iowa) Humiliated by GOP strategist Ana Navarro
By Dave The Wave

Think Progress: GOP Strategist Confronts Congressman For Bigoted Comments On Immigrants: You ‘Should Get Some Therapy’
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) recently dove into hot water by saying that undocumented immigrants were “drug mules” with “cantaloupe-sized calves.” Sunday morning, King doubled down, suggesting many young undocumented immigrants were “drug smugglers.” In response, King received an epic rebuke from Republican strategist Ana Navarro.

Crooks and Liars: Hispanic GOP Strategist Smacks Down Steve King: Get Therapy for Your ‘Melon Fixation’
By David