Democrats mull dividing House immigration bill

[piedmont]

Source: The Washington Times


By Brian DeBose and Stephen Dinan
June 19, 2007
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
House Democrats say they may break the immigration issue up into a series of smaller bills that would put off the tougher parts and allow others to pass, such as border security, and high-tech and agriculture worker programs that have clear support.

That could buy Democrats more time to work out the tougher aspects of immigration, such as what to do about the estimated 12 million to 20 million illegal aliens now here, but it would go against the Senate's massive catchall approach and contradicts President Bush's call for a broad bill to pass.

"There is active, serious discussion in that regard," said Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, Florida Democrat, who said Democratic leaders tossed the idea around at a recent meeting. "The idea is out there, and there is listening going on by the leadership in regards to immigration on trying to come up with something that is doable, sensible and plausible to the American people."

Both Democrats and Republicans in the House say no decisions have been made and both sides are waiting to see what happens in the Senate's off-again-on-again immigration debate.



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[Paulie]

1. Oh look, more keeping the powder dry

Why is it the Democrats always compromise? I know it's the preferred way to govern, but we're dealing with Republicans here. Let them fracture some more, force it, show some SPINE!

[free falling]

2. Get Rid of a Repub!

Here is a site trying to get rid of Mel Martinez.

recallmel.com