Obama: Fate Of Immigration Reform Rests With House GOP

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Source: Talking Points Memo

President Barack Obama on Thursday said that the fate of comprehensive immigration reform, supported by activists and the business community alike, rested with House Republicans, urging Congress to take up the issue by the end of the year.

"It's up to Republicans in the House to decide whether reform becomes a reality or not," Obama said at a White House event. "Republicans in the House, including the speaker, have said we should act. So let's not wait."

"Let's see if we can get this done," he added. "And let's see if we can get this done this year."



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Just like the shutdown, the only reason it hasn't passed despite the obvious policy urgency behind it is that Boehner is more interested in appeasing the nutjobs in his caucus than in doing what's best for the country.

If he brings it up for a vote, it passes and becomes law.

[Richardo]

1. He could (and should) make that point about everything...

"It's up to the House Republicans whether a jobs bill becomes a reality or not."
"It's up to the House Republicans whether a budget conference becomes a reality or not."
"It's up to the House Republicans whether a the government is operating or not."
"It's up to the House Republicans whether the national parks are open or not."

...etc.

[The Stranger]

6. I listened to one of the Democratic House members yesterday.

Boner comes on and says: "We're all for immigration reform."

Democratic response (can't remember who it was): "Well, ya know, it's hard, and another thing, because that's just it, and, uh, um, we need to -- well, what I'm trying to say is -- ya know, about immigration and all . . ."

No wonder we can't pin it on them. Ours are incompetent.

[Richardo]

8. That's horrible

Mealy mouth is no way to convince people.

[Bandit]

2. Brings what up for a vote? Has there been any Bills written?

I don't think anything has been put forward in either House.

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3. Comprehensive reform passed the Senate 68-32 in June.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/senate-immigration-reform-bill_n_3511664.html

Boehner refuses to allow a vote on it.

[Liberal Veteran]

4. That's sorta like bedside manner resting with Nurse Ratched.

Or sanity resting with Michelle Bachman.

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5. The treatment plan is to put the Democrats back in charge of the House. nt

[BluegrassStateBlues]

7. What a beautiful political trap.

You so sly, Mr. President.

[Tarheel_Dem]

9. Exactly!