In Wake of Eric Cantor’s Decision to Block Non-Controversial ENLIST Act, Hearing Illustrates Consequences for Military and Country Today in Chicago, longtime immigration champion Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)’s Defense Subcommittee on Appropriations is holding a field hearing on the contributions of immigrants in the military and the need to...
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Eric Cantor Gave Steve King an Immigration Vote, but Halts Vote on Non-Controversial Bill from Jeff Denham Today, House Leadership reminded us that even when it comes to the least controversial aspects of immigration reform, they remain beholden to the Steve King Caucus. Per Seung Min Kim of Politico,...
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This week, a number of Republicans said that they would simply pass immigration reform again next Congressional session if legislation isn’t finished this session. If Republicans win the Senate this fall, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) — no friend to real immigration reform — would likely be the next chairman of the Judiciary Committee....
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With new stories and analysis breaking nearly every day, it can be hard to stay on top of the big picture when it comes to the immigration state play. As a result, America’s Voice today offers five key points to keep in mind regarding the debate. 1. It’s Up...
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A consensus has emerged on immigration reform prospects in this Congress: there is a very narrow and rapidly closing window for legislative action in the House of Representatives. What this means is that June is the make-or-break month for immigration reform – and for the Republican Party’s future. As...
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At Reuters today is a piece about Marco Rubio’s desperate attempt to rehabilitate himself with conservative Republicans, after losing some of their love by joining the Senate Gang of 8 on immigration reform. As Reuters notes: A year after falling out of favor with fellow conservatives over his push to reform...
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Speaker Boehner today was speaking to business leaders in San Antonio when he once again deflected blame for not passing immigration reform away from himself and his House GOP caucus. “Here’s my problem today, the president has decided he’s not going to adhere to the law,” Boehner said according...
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As House Republicans Stall Immigration Reform, America’s Voice Website Starts Countdown Clock
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Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) recently generated wide attention by mocking his fellow House Republicans’ unwillingness to tackle immigration reform. Yet the tough words from the Speaker about his conference belie the simple fact that Speaker Boehner himself could put immigration reform to a floor vote if he so desired and...
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