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Update: Andy Bryant writes:I think there's a more simple answer to why the Minority Leader is silent on the immigration issue. His wife is Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. Although I know of no public stance taken by the Secretary on immigration, it only makes sense as a cabinet member of the Bush administration, she'd be on board. By extension, our up standing Senator McConnell, is being cajoled into silence on legislation he otherwise would oppose. Put simply; He wants to stay out of "dog house"?