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San Antonio,, Texas Mayor Julian Castro, right, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on America's Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House judiciary committee hearing shines spotlight on highly skilled STEM workers, path to citizenship

With a bipartisan group of Senators unveiling their framework for immigration reform and President Obama echoing his call for reform, the House Judiciary … Read More

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro pushes congress on immigration reform

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro pushes Congress for immigration reform

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro made his way to Washington D.C. on Tuesday morning to urge House Republicans to quickly consider family based visas and to … Read More

Senator Bob Menendez is refuting allegations he hired a prostitute in the Dominican Republic.

Sen. Menendez: Prostitution ‘smears are untrue’

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez is addressing allegations that he hired a prostitute on a trip to the Dominican Republic, saying they are “totally … Read More

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., center, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus conduct a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center, entitled "One Nation: Principles on Immigration Reform and Our Commitment to the American Dream."  (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Total number of Hispanics in House depends on who you ask

WASHINGTON (AP) -- How many Hispanic members are there in Congress? Turns out narrowing it down to one number is not easy. There is no dispute about the … Read More

A person holds a sign written in Spanish reading 'Immigration Reform Now' during a watch party of President Barack Obama's speech on immigration on January 29, 2013 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Business, unions negotiate guest worker program

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Business leaders and labor union officials are delving into high-stakes negotiations over a particularly contentious element of immigration … Read More

In this Jan. 31, 2013 file photo, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Armed Services Committee's confirmation hearing. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. is raising the possibility of a filibuster of  Hagel to be defense secretary. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Op-ed: Sen. Hagel would leave our nation weaker

America must continue to be a force for freedom and security in the world, and to do so, our nation needs a strong military.  All Americans can agree on that, … Read More

Congressman Luis Gutierrez is denouncing legislation proposed by House Republicans to criminalize all undocumented immigrants.

Bipartisan House group hopes to unveil immigration reform plan by next week

While it has not been made public by the members themselves, a bipartisan group in the House, including Democratic Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez, … Read More

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks with reporters after a weekly Democratic strategy session, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Harry Reid gives backing to New Jersey senator

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he has the "utmost confidence" in fellow Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez and says he has confidence … Read More

n this Jan. 4, 2012 file photo, Bradford Wells, left, and Anthony John Makk pose together at their home in San Francisco. Latino and gay rights groups that have spent the last several years working to forge a mutually beneficial alliance face a crucial test in the months ahead as immigration reform returns to the top of Washington's agenda. (AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Michael Macor, File)

Gay, Latino groups forge immigration alliance

As a gay Mexican immigrant living in the United States illegally, Alex Aldana acutely understands his double-minority status. Not only does he fear deportation, … Read More

A bipartisan group of Senators including Marco Rubio, John McCain, Bob Menendez and Lindsey Graham are holding a series of meetings to reach a deal on a Senate immigration reform bill by early April.

Immigration bill splits GOP between local-national lines

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The immigration debate is threatening to split the Republican Party, pitting those who focus mainly on presidential elections against those … Read More