ABC News, 01/03/2013 –
“House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi…urged her colleagues to act on comprehensive immigration reform on the first day of the 113th Congress, where immigration is expected to take center stage.
“…‘By and large, the United States is a nation of immigrants,’ Pelosi said. ‘…The strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold action for comprehensive immigration reform.’
“‘We must empower the voters,’ she added. ‘We must remove obstacles to participation in our democracy for all Americans.’
“Newly re-elected House Speaker John Boehner…made no mention of immigration in his speech.
“He instead focused on job growth and improving the economy, and tackling the national debt.
“…Although Boehner did not mention immigration, Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington), referenced the issue as one that Congress would tackle during her speech nominating Boehner for a second term as speaker.
“Immigration draws forceful responses from both sides of the aisle, and the issue is sure to spark contentious debate as battle lines take shape.”
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“House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi…urged her colleagues to act on comprehensive immigration reform on the first day of the 113th Congress, where immigration is expected to take center stage.
“…‘By and large, the United States is a nation of immigrants,’ Pelosi said. ‘…The strength of our democracy will be advanced by bold action for comprehensive immigration reform.’
“‘We must empower the voters,’ she added. ‘We must remove obstacles to participation in our democracy for all Americans.’
“Newly re-elected House Speaker John Boehner…made no mention of immigration in his speech.
“He instead focused on job growth and improving the economy, and tackling the national debt.
“…Although Boehner did not mention immigration, Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Washington), referenced the issue as one that Congress would tackle during her speech nominating Boehner for a second term as speaker.
“Immigration draws forceful responses from both sides of the aisle, and the issue is sure to spark contentious debate as battle lines take shape.”
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