The Wall Street Journal, 02/08/2013 –
“The White House point woman on immigration, Cecilia Muñoz, predicted a comprehensive overhaul would pass this year, and said she expects the Senate to move quickly on legislation now in the works.
“The director of the White House’s Domestic Policy Council…said this year is different than past, unsuccessful attempts because a broad swath of constituencies back reform and there is already consensus between the White House and Congress over major policy points.
“…‘The country understands that the system is broken and it needs to be fixed…’ Ms. Muñoz said.
“…In any case, Ms. Muñoz said the biggest obstacle to overhauling immigration law is not policy-related.
“‘By and large there’s a consensus on what the big pieces are of immigration reform,’ said Ms. Muñoz. ‘The biggest obstacle is political will and just making sure we get over the finish line.’”
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“The director of the White House’s Domestic Policy Council…said this year is different than past, unsuccessful attempts because a broad swath of constituencies back reform and there is already consensus between the White House and Congress over major policy points.
“…‘The country understands that the system is broken and it needs to be fixed…’ Ms. Muñoz said.
“…In any case, Ms. Muñoz said the biggest obstacle to overhauling immigration law is not policy-related.
“‘By and large there’s a consensus on what the big pieces are of immigration reform,’ said Ms. Muñoz. ‘The biggest obstacle is political will and just making sure we get over the finish line.’”
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