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A blown save on DACA

immigrationBy Glenn Hamer February 18, 2019 Leave a comment

A warning to readers: This column will contain several sports metaphors. The failure to reach a permanent solution on DACA during the latest government spending bill negotiation is the policy equivalent of a blown save. The chance for a win was there. But Congress and the White House couldn’t get a deal done. I’ve written…

Gang of Eight hits the sweet spot

immigration, poll, John McCain, Gang of Eight, Jeff FlakeBy Glenn Hamer March 27, 2013 Leave a comment

Sens. John McCain, Jeff Flake and fellow Gang of Eight members Sens. Chuck Schumer and Michael Bennet will be using some time during the spring congressional recess to tour the Arizona-Mexico border as part of their work to sell their comprehensive immigration reform package. According to recent polling data, the senators have hit the sweet…