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Immigration Reform News 2013: Republican Governor Supports Reform, But Democrats Weary Over Border Provisions

With the immigration reform proposal due for a potentially earth-shaking debate this summer, another major Republican has issued his support for immigration reform, but some Democrats are becoming hesitant on the bill's tough border provisions.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama Urges Bill's Passage as Politicians Debate on Sunday TV

On Sunday, legislators took to the airwaves as they argued their cases for and against the immigration reform bill's passage at the House this time around.

President Obama Visits Nelson Mandela During His Trip To Africa

President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa to pay homage to South African leader Nelson Mandela whose health was said to be showing "great improvement."

Immigration Reform News 2013: President Obama, Organizations Across U.S. Applaud Passage Of Reform Bill

Proponents of immigration reform celebrated a historic victory on Thursday when the Senate successfully passed a comprehensive reform bill by a clear majority. Groups and organizations representing people from all walks of life, all across the country, are speaking out and voicing their approval and support for the legislation.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: House Poses Obstacles, But President Obama Calls For Reform In Weekly Address (Watch Video)

Apparently undaunted by the perilous road ahead in the U.S. House of Representatives on the pending immigration reform bill, President Obama in his weekly radio address called for Congress to pass the bill, declaring that "the time for excuses is over."

Immigration Reform News 2013: Top Republicans Marco Rubio, John Boehner, Meet To Talk Bill; President Obama Celebrates Anniversary of Deferred Action Act

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush argued for immigration reform, stating that more legal immigration would add to the American workforce and create more revenues from payroll taxes.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: "Gang of Eight" To Meet With House Republicans To Talk Immigration Bill

As the debate on immigration reform prepares to shift into another gear, members of the bipartisan U.S. Senate panel that crafted the bill have opted to speak with a group of conservative GOP House representatives about immigration reform to bridge the gap in communication between both sides.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Marco Rubio Defends Immigration Reform Bill on Fox, CNBC (Video)

As the immigration reform debate prepares to hit the stage in Congress, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., one of the lead voices on the push to pass immigration reform, said this week that contrary to popular belief, Republicans are largely in favor of immigration reform.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Charles Schumer Convinced Congress Will Pass Immigration Bill By July 4

The battle to pass an immigration reform bill submitted by a bipartisan U.S. Senate panel in Congress is sure to be an uphill one, but U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., believes that in the end, the bill will be passed-in fact, he said, it could be passed by July 4.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Americans Not Confident That Congress Will Pass Immigration Reform, Poll Says

Supporters and advocates for immigration reform are pushing hard for Congress to pass it into law this year, but according to a new poll, most Americans are doubtful that the bill on the table that would reform immigration laws will be approved.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Business Leaders Tell Obama, White House That Hispanics Care About More Than Just Immigration Reform

With the current debate on immigration reform raging on Capital Hill, Latino business leaders from around the country gathered Wednesday to meet at the White House to let the Obama administration know that Latinos care about more than just immigration reform.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: GOP Could Pose Resistance to Immigration Bill in House; Bill Could Cost Marco Rubio 2016 Presidential Bid, House Rep Says

Pro-immigration support has helped to bring a bill for comprehensive immigration reform closer to passage than ever, but Republican opposition in the House could still pose a threat to its becoming reality.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama Seeks Hispanic Business Leaders' Approval While Tech Sector Targets Republicans on Immigration Bill

With the fate of the bill that promises comprehensive immigration reform hanging in the balance in Washington, both the White House and tech industry lobbyists have set their sights on two key groups in the hopes of generating more support for the bill.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Latinos Launch Social Media Campaign to Support Immigration Bill

Pro-immigration supporters and advocates have already taken to the streets and to Washington to have their voices heard on immigration reform, but they recently pulled out another weapon they hoped would further their cause--the Internet.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Passing Immigration Reform Could Boost Housing Market, Study Says

According to a new study, the passage of immigration reform in Washington would add about three million new homeowners to the real estate market and spearhead a recovery for the ailing housing sector.

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