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More than 100 conservative economists have sent a letter to Congress arguing immigration reform needs to pass to improve the economy in the longterm.

Conservative economists urge Congress to pass immigration bill

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Yes folks, conservative economists are preaching passing immigration reform is the right thing to do for the economy in the longterm. At least that's what 111 … Read More

Bloomberg Discusses Long-Term Challenges For NYC After Hurricane Sandy

New approach to back immigration bill

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's political support group is joining with a Republican pro-immigration organization and an effort run by New York … Read More

President Barack Obama Barack Obama press conference at the White House, Washington D.C., America - 30 Apr 2013 President Obama holds a press conference where he answered a wide range of questions, from potential US involvement in Syria, Congressional conflicts, to Jason Collins announcement that he is a gay man (Rex Features via AP Images)

Obama eyes higher profile role on immigration

By Julia Pace, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's prospects for a sweeping legislative victory this year now rest almost solely on the immigration overhaul working … Read More

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., center, speaks as immigration reform legislation as outlined by the Senate's bipartisan "Gang of Eight" that would create a path for the nation's 11 million unauthorized immigrants to apply for U.S. citizenship, Thursday, April 18, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

[WATCH LIVE] Senate immigration bill hearing

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LIVE VIDEO — A Senate committee holds a hearing on immigration reform recently proposed by the Gang of Eight on Capitol Hill.  Hearing starts at 10 a.m. ET. … Read More

Edward Gonzales from Herndon, Va., whose family is from El Salvador, shields himself from the sun with a U.S. flag, as he participates in a rally for immigration reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Opinion: Optics matter, why immigration activists wave American flags

By Stephen A. Nuño

When it comes to Latinos protesting for immigration reform, image is everything. Are the folks marching on Capitol Hill loyal to the United States or are … Read More

Dreamers, immigrants and activists are gathering in DC today calling for immigration reform.

Thousands gathering for immigration rally, and pushing for change

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Hareth Andrades, a 19-year-old Bolivian Dreamer from Virginia, was getting ready to go to Washington D.C. with her father, sisters and her aunt.  Her mother, … Read More

Reyna Avila, who recently received a work permit and Social Security card under new Obama administration policy for young immigrants, is shown here at her place of work Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Many states fight immigration overhaul for youths

By Christina Silva, Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) -- President Barack Obama's decision last year to allow young people living in the U.S. illegally to stay and work marked the biggest shift in … Read More

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young.

Alaska Rep. Don Young backtracks after saying father’s farm employed “wetbacks”

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Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young apologized after he made headlines for his choice of words to describe the workers in his father's farm: "My father had … Read More

President Barack Obama watches as Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, right, administers the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members and civilians, Monday, March 25, 2013, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama calls for April debate on immigration reform

By Julia Pace, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama challenged Congress Monday to "finish the job" of finalizing legislation aimed at overhauling the nation's immigration … Read More

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Some Hispanic congressional members breaking partisan mold

By Nathan L. Gonzales @nathanlgonzales

Congress is derided as an increasingly partisan and polarized body, but a handful of Hispanic Members are trying to break the gridlock. According to new … Read More