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House Judiciary Committee members Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, right, and Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev. talk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, during the committee's hearing on immigration reform. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh))

House immigration group solves dispute

by Erica Werner, Associated Press6:46 am on 05/24/2013

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they … Read More

5 things to know about where immigration reform is right now

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When the Senate Judiciary Committee sent the sweeping immigration bill on to an eventual floor vote, many eyes turned towards the House and the prospects that … Read More

Opinion: For Puerto Rico to ever progress, the politics of status must disappear

by Julio Ricardo Varela

Senate committee votes “yes” on comprehensive immigration reform, on to Senate floor

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Over half of Latinos don’t know key aspects of new health care law, says survey

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Los Angeles picks Mayor after low-drama campaign

by Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

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A leaked report detailed a White House immigration plan that would create a path to citizenship in 8 years for undocumented immigrants. Marco Rubio insists Obama is not working with the Senate and Congress will be the one to get immigration reform done. (Getty Images)

Rubio: White House leaked immigration bill would be “dead on arrival”

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is circulating a draft immigration bill that would create a new visa for illegal immigrants living in the United States and … Read More

U.S. Gen. John Allen, left, the outgoing U.S. and NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander in Afghanistan salutes with upcoming U.S. and NATO-led International Security Assistance Force commander in Afghanistan U.S. Gen. Joseph Dunford during a changing of command ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Omar Sobhani, Reuters, Pool)

Opinion: We owe our military a clear mission in Afghanistan

By Danny Vargas

In his State of the Union speech, President Obama announced his plans to withdraw 34,000 of the current 66,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan within the next … Read More

Republican Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador is emerging as one of the key figures against immigration reform. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley, File)

Analysis: Rep. Raul Labrador emerging as the immigration contrarian

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Latinos support comprehensive immigration reform.  That statement is about as newsworthy is saying the next Pope will be Catholic.  What is extraordinary is … Read More

A group of Senators have introduced an immigration reform bill, and the House will soon unveil its version.

Legislator: Immigration reform to clear House this summer

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A member of Congress close to negotiations in the House is confident a bipartisan immigration reform bill will pass this summer. "It will include a pathway to … Read More

Fox News personality Geraldo Rivera says he may run for U.S. Senate in New Jersey but a new poll says voters would rather he not. (Getty Images)

Poll: Geraldo Rivera Senate bid would receive meager support from New Jersey voters

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Geraldo Rivera may be "truly contemplating" a run for U.S. Senate in New Jersey but a new poll says voters are already done contemplating supporting him. A … Read More

The National Rifle Association executive vice president Wayne LaPierre, gestures during a news conference in response to the Connecticut school shooting on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Pro-gun policies, NRA may undercut GOP Latino outreach

By Jane C. Timm, @janestreet, tv.msnbc.com

Republican opposition to gun control measures may damage the party amongst Latino voters, even as the party works to rebuild its image amongst the country’s … Read More

Gov. Susana Martinez' spokesperson says she has come to a comprise on the issue of granting undocumented immigrants driver's licenses. (AP Photo/Albuquerque Journal, Roberto E. Rosales)

New Mexico Governor backs new immigrant license proposal

By Barry Massey, Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican Gov. Susana Martinez is backing a proposal that would offer temporary driver's licenses to certain immigrant youths but … Read More

Jan 25, 2012: Ruben Kihuen (Photo By Douglas Graham/Roll Call)

Analysis: Hispanics fail to win Hispanic Congressional districts

By Nathan L. Gonzales @nathanlgonzales

One year ago, Democratic state Sen. Ruben Kihuen declared himself the best candidate to represent a newly-drawn, Hispanic-heavy congressional district in North … Read More

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his address on immigration reform at Del Sol High School on January 29, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Obama commended Congress for their bipartisanship efforts in fixing illegal immigration policies. (Photo by John Gurzinski/Getty Images)

Obama to hold Congress to March deadline on immigration reform

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President Obama set an ambitious agenda at last night's State of the Union address, but according to the White House that's not going to stop him from pushing … Read More