A key Democratic leader, Senator Robert Menendez D-NJ, and a few other Democrats are pressuring President Obama to treat immigration reform with more urgency. Menendez said “Telling people we’re not going to get legislation solution this year or to suggest its not possible this year is not in the best interest of the nation.” Menendez has asked the White House for an Immigration Summit to discuss the issue.
The White House’s response has been consistent. President Obama’s press secretary, Robert Gibb’s said, “There has not been enough support to move it forward.” When asked about the possibility of an Immigration Summit he said, “We are continuing to examine all of the options for moving forward with bipartisan support.”
At the same time Senator Charles Schumer D-NY is trying to hold off Arizona’s Immigration Bill until a national bill is in place. Schumer asked Governor Brewer of Arizona to delay enactment of the new bill. Delaying this action would require state legislation action. Arizona official were mum on the request. Schumer also asked Brewer to assist him on the recruitment of GOP votes to get the national bill to position it for legislation action. So, far no Republications have agreed to lend support.
Business as usual on Capitol Hill?
The White House’s response has been consistent. President Obama’s press secretary, Robert Gibb’s said, “There has not been enough support to move it forward.” When asked about the possibility of an Immigration Summit he said, “We are continuing to examine all of the options for moving forward with bipartisan support.”
At the same time Senator Charles Schumer D-NY is trying to hold off Arizona’s Immigration Bill until a national bill is in place. Schumer asked Governor Brewer of Arizona to delay enactment of the new bill. Delaying this action would require state legislation action. Arizona official were mum on the request. Schumer also asked Brewer to assist him on the recruitment of GOP votes to get the national bill to position it for legislation action. So, far no Republications have agreed to lend support.
Business as usual on Capitol Hill?
Reference: The Los Angeles Times May 6th 2010, Nicholas
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