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Beacon Blog: Immigration: June 2007 Archives

Immigration: June 2007 Archives

BY DAVE PARRO

How many illegal immigrants have to enter the United States before Congress addresses one of the biggest challenges this country is facing?

More than 12 million, apparently. The Senate killed Bush's compromise immigration plan Thursday, pushing off reform until after the 2008 presidential election.

Can we really wait that long?