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‘Qué Pasa’ in Immigration: Reid Wants CIR; SB 1070; May 1st

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The Spanish-language media continues to watch Arizona, where Governor Jan Brewer is expected to sign the criminalization bill SB 1070 in the next few days. Meanwhile, as nationwide demonstrations on May 1st for comprehensive immigration reform approach, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is pushing for action in the Senate.

Reid wants CIR. The AP and El Diario-La Estrella (Dallas) report that Senator Reid is interested in putting immigration reform up for debate in the Senate, while Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reiterates her position that the House will take up an immigration bill after it passes the Senate.