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Activist in support of immigration reform pray for the immigration bill to be voted on by full Senate this summer. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

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

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After months of intense negotiations and with the prodding of the nation's immigrants, Latino and Asian-American activists, DREAMers and even business and … Read More

Groups argue that the current immigration debate does not focus enough on the importance of US-Mexico trade and the economy.

Immigration debate takes shots at Mexico, ignores its burgeoning economy

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As the Senate debates immigration reform, many of the U.S.-Mexico border issues focus on two things -- how to stop large numbers of undocumented immigrants from … Read More

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is making sure to stand out as the cautious reformer when it comes to immigration. (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

Rubio claims pivot point on immigration overhaul

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whatever immigration deal might be claimed by labor and business, or by Democrats and Republicans, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is serving … 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.

Senators look for early April for immigration bill

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators in a bipartisan group crafting a comprehensive immigration bill said Tuesday they're not sure whether they can meet a self-imposed … Read More

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., rides the elevator in the Senate. Cruz has faced criticism for his suggesting that defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel has been "backed by Iran." (Photo by Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call)

Opinion: Sen.Ted Cruz knows no shame

By Raul Reyes

During last week’s Senate Armed Services Committee meeting, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) sharply questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel.  He … Read More

The current family-based immigration system with preference to keep families together is under scrutiny over a more job-based system where skills would be the main driver. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Obama’s vs. Senators’ immigration reform plan: 6 points on what overlaps, what differs

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President Obama outlines his blueprint for an immigration overhaul today and lawmakers are predicting changes in legislation could happen as early as this … Read More