The Foundry – The gossip in Washington is that the House of Representatives, unlike the Senate, will not have a path to citizenship, or amnesty, in its immigration reform bills.
Indeed, just a few days ago, Speaker John Boehner (R–OH) said he would bring immigration bills up for a vote only if a majority of Republicans were for it. Since many Republicans oppose amnesty, this statement would seem to indicate that amnesty would not be included in a House bill. However, there are still reasons to be concerned. [Read More]