House Speaker John Boehner says he will stick to his plan of piecemeal
changes to the immigration system [Photo: CNN].
July 12, 2013
The Senate-passed comprehensive immigration reform bill is facing
significant hurdles in the House. Republican leaders want a smaller "bite-
sized" approach according to House Speaker John Boehner. The biggest
sticking point is over a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Alan Gomez of USA Today will report on the competing priorities to reform
including border security and will also explain President Obama’s role in
promoting immigration overhaul.