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Labrador leaves House immigration group, says he will still pursue reform

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Idaho Republican Congressman Raul Labrador said he could not come to an agreement with a bipartisan House group known as the "Group of Eight," saying the … Read More

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 Press

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

The government's relationship with corporations and its outsourcing should be examined, argues Stephen Nuño.

Senate and House immigration reform plans: Who goes first?

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For immigration reform advocates, it's countdown time. As the clock ticks, there are some key questions.  Will an immigration bill be introduced next week? Are … 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

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

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

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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

Dr. Raul Ruiz is one of the new Latino members of Congress starting in January.

10 Latino politicians to watch in 2013

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Of course we will be watching all Latino politicians as they welcome the new year with a lot on their legislative plates, be it the fiscal cliff or immigration … Read More

A new "virtual" community, Parranda.org, seeks to link Puerto Ricans across the island and U.S.

Opinion: Puerto Rican members of Congress miss the point about island’s plebiscite vote

By Julio Ricardo Varela

Let's make one thing clear about Puerto Rico's recent plebiscite vote on its political status: voters essentially rejected the island's current status quo (a … Read More