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lunes, mayo 14, 2007 Escrito PorAdam J. Segala las05:50 PM | Comentar | Imprimir | Enviar a Correo The big question around Capitol Hill this week is whether the Senate can bring about a bipartisan compromise on immigration reform.
The office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) tells us this evening that he postponed a vote to begin debate on an immigration bill until this Wednesday to give negotiators additional time to reach a deal. Reid wants to start the debate whether or not another alternative is available, though any compromise bill would likely become the focal point for the debate. Reid remains hopeful that the Senate can pass a bill and that it can be brought to conference with a bill he hopes the House will pass. He hopes to have final legislation to the White House so the President can sign a final bill into law before the August recess. Negotiators have been working all day to try to hammer out a deal. One sticking point: permanent residency.
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