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Obama meets with faith leaders on immigration

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 8th

By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Projecting urgency, President Barack Obama said Friday he wants the Senate to pass a comprehensive immigration bill in the next three months, though he is willing to be patient if that timeline slips slightly. Obama spoke during a meeting

GOP splits over immigration and terrorism play out

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 8th

By CHARLES BABINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Party divisions over immigration, anti-terrorism and other issues are bubbling to the surface just as President Barack Obama shows a new interest in capitalizing on GOP differences. The latest example played out Thursday on the

GOP splits over immigration and terrorism play out

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 8th

Republicans block Obama nominee to appeals court

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 6th

By HENRY C. JACKSONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the confirmation of federal appeals court nominee Caitlin Halligan for the second time, denying President Barack Obama a key judicial appointment. A majority of senators, 51, supported Halligan's

Senators look to early April for immigration bill

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 5th

By ERICA WERNERAssociated 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 March deadline but they're optimistic about a deal soon. The lawmakers in the "Gang of Eight" have

Senators look to early April for immigration bill

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 5th

By ERICA WERNERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators in a bipartisan group crafting a comprehensive immigration bill say they're not sure if they can meet a self-imposed March deadline but they're optimistic about a deal soon. The lawmakers in the "Gang of Eight" have been meeting

Senators look to early April for immigration bill

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 5th

Bush clarifies view on immigration pathway

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 5th

By KEN THOMASAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday he was open to immigration reform proposals that include a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, clarifying his approach amid questions from fellow Republicans. Bush, the author of a new book on

Bush: No citizenship path for illegal immigrants

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 4th

By KEN THOMASAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush writes in a new book that the nation needs to completely overhaul its immigration policies but cautions against providing a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, a position that puts him at odds with some Senate

Bush: No citizenship path for illegal immigrants

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on March 4th