The Washington Post, 02/05/2013 –
“The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said…the nation’s immigration system is ‘in desperate need of repair’ as he opened Congress’ first hearing this year on immigration.
“…The session came as President Barack Obama pushes for swift action to pass immigration legislation and as bipartisan Senate negotiators work to craft a bill…[I]n a sign of the difficulties to come, the Judiciary chairman, Republican Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, cautioned against a ‘rush to judgment’ and said each piece of the issue must be examined in detail.
“…Goodlatte questioned…‘Are there options we should consider between the extremes of mass deportation and a pathway to citizenship for those not lawfully present in the United States?’…
“…His question underscored the discomfort of many majority House Republicans with granting eventual citizenship to illegal immigrants, something conservatives often decry as amnesty.
“…Yet Tuesday’s hearing, which focused on fixing the legal immigration system and on enforcement, was notable for the generally measured tone from some Republicans known for strong anti-immigration positions.
“…‘Let’s not let the more contentious issues and the idea of comprehensive reform prevent us from passing something,’ said Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala.
“It was part of a larger shift by Republicans who have begun to embrace action on immigration reform…Some GOP leaders have concluded that softening their views on immigration is becoming a political necessity.”
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Click here for more detailed information about the hearing, including a recorded webcast of the hearing as it took place on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
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“The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee said…the nation’s immigration system is ‘in desperate need of repair’ as he opened Congress’ first hearing this year on immigration.
“…The session came as President Barack Obama pushes for swift action to pass immigration legislation and as bipartisan Senate negotiators work to craft a bill…[I]n a sign of the difficulties to come, the Judiciary chairman, Republican Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, cautioned against a ‘rush to judgment’ and said each piece of the issue must be examined in detail.
“…Goodlatte questioned…‘Are there options we should consider between the extremes of mass deportation and a pathway to citizenship for those not lawfully present in the United States?’…
“…His question underscored the discomfort of many majority House Republicans with granting eventual citizenship to illegal immigrants, something conservatives often decry as amnesty.
“…Yet Tuesday’s hearing, which focused on fixing the legal immigration system and on enforcement, was notable for the generally measured tone from some Republicans known for strong anti-immigration positions.
“…‘Let’s not let the more contentious issues and the idea of comprehensive reform prevent us from passing something,’ said Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala.
“It was part of a larger shift by Republicans who have begun to embrace action on immigration reform…Some GOP leaders have concluded that softening their views on immigration is becoming a political necessity.”
To read the full article, please click here.
Click here for more detailed information about the hearing, including a recorded webcast of the hearing as it took place on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
To follow the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” currently scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 9:30am ET, please click here.
