That simply isn't so. The Reps are pushing ahead with separate pieces of legislation on immigration. Several have already come out of committee. There is a border bill and a guest worker bill (STEM) that have been passed out of committee. The idea is to pass the bills and send them to the Senate where they will be linked to the Gang of 8 bill and go to conference or each bill will be amended and passed by the Senate and then go to conference.
The big push is on now from the GOP donors. Ryan, Goodlatte, Cantor, and Pete Sessions are pushing this big time now. It is all behind the scenes. Don't be fooled by the rhetoric.
Rubio has not changed his views on the substance of what is in the Gang of 8 bill, just the tactics. Be afraid, very afraid of what is afoot. The GOP's corporate paymasters desperately want an increase in guest workers, especially skilled ones. The GOP will trade an amnesty for this increase.
We should be pushing for no bill to come to the floor. It is a Trojan Horse.
THANK YOU.
Be afraid, very afraid of what is afoot. The GOP’s corporate paymasters desperately want an increase in guest workers, especially skilled ones. The GOP will trade an amnesty for this increase.
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I’m afraid I agree w/ your take on the situation.
Boehner and Cantor are not to be trusted...IMO.