House to consider limited immigration bill

[DonViejo]

Source: AP


BY JIM ABRAMS, ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans still smarting from their poor showing among Hispanics in the presidential election are planning a vote on immigration legislation that would expand visas for foreign science and technology students and make it easier for those with green cards to bring their immediate families to the U.S.

Republican leaders have made it clear they’re ready to get serious about overhauling the nation’s immigration system, a top priority for Hispanic communities. Taking up the immigration bill during the lame-duck session could be a first step toward that commitment.

The measure revives a bill that provides 55,000 visas a year for high-tech graduates. In addition, it changes a policy that has forced the spouses and children of green card holders to wait years before they can reunite in the United States.

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2012/11/23/house_to_consider_limited_immigration_bill/

[1StrongBlackMan]

1. Admittedly, I did not read the linked to article ...

But this does not strike me as an "immigration bill" designed to resolve a current immigration problem ... especially if it's audience is the Hispanic electorate.