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Immigration Reform Back On Bush Agenda

Even with Democrats more receptive, plan will be tough sell

By Olivia Gage,  Newser User

Posted Apr 9, 2007 1:00 PM CDT
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(Newser) – President Bush is making another run at immigration reform, armed with the hope that the Democratic Congress will be more receptive than his own party was last year. In Arizona today Bush will reintroduce a package that sounds suspiciously like his earlier attempt: increased border security, better enforcement of immigration laws in the interior, and the politically sticky guest worker program.

A few changes to appease hard-liners have crept in, including a provision to  increase the number of green cards for skilled workers by slashing family visas. But the bill still faces a serious uphill battle: Nancy Pelosi says she won't consider a vote until Bush produces at least 70 Republican votes, which the beleaguered prez may not be able to muster.

President Bush will reintroduce comprehensive immigration reform today
President Bush will reintroduce comprehensive immigration reform today   (Associated Press)
Chertoff Visits Arizona-Mexico Border Crossing
Chertoff Visits Arizona-Mexico Border Crossing   (Getty Images)
Migrants Attempt To Illegally Cross Mexican Border Into California
Migrants Attempt To Illegally Cross Mexican Border Into California   (Getty Images)
Deciding What to Do with Illegal Immigrants Already in the US is a Continuing Political Battle
Deciding What to Do with Illegal Immigrants Already in the US is a Continuing Political Battle   (Associated Press)
Some of the estimated 15,000 marchers are shown during an immigration protest rally Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Los Angeles. Marchers filled the streets to demand amnesty for the nation
Some of the estimated 15,000 marchers are shown during an immigration protest rally Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Los Angeles. Marchers filled the streets to demand amnesty for the nation   (Associated Press)
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Bush to Renew Effort on Immigration Plan
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