Criticism erupts over leaked Immigration Reform plan
A leaked version of President Barack Obama’s draft immigration plan raised Republican hackles while bringing some additional focus to the debate.
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White House: Immigration plan is a sidebar to congressional action
The draft included an eight-year path to permanent residency, and eventually citizenship, for illegal immigrants.
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Virginia ‘Dream Act’ killed by Senate Committee
Legislation that would have provided in-state tuition to the children of some illegal immigrants has been killed by lawmakers at the General Assembly.
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Is immigration plan new era of bipartisanship or political necessity?
An immigration proposal crafted for months in secret by a high-profile, bipartisan cadre of senators is both a rare moment of simpatico in politics and a matter of political practicality.
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Possible compromise on immigration reform takes shape
Undocumented immigrants would be able to seek legal status without first going home under a compromise framework floated Monday by a bipartisan group of senators.
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Soccer helping immigrant students adjust to new home
Refugee students dealing with all the various stresses of coming to America have found a field of dreams with soccer.
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The People’s Debate with Kaine and Allen
Candidates in the tightly contested race for a U.S. Senate seat, both former Virginia governors, squared off in a debate organized by WTVR, WCVE, The League Of Women Voters of Virginia and AARP Virginia. Here are tweets from #PeoplesDebate. *warning, may contain strong language.
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Poll: Virginians want stiffer immigration laws, Support UVA decision
Most Virginians would support the Commonwealth implementing a more strict immigration policy, one similar to a controversial law put in place in Arizona last year.
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Supreme Court strikes down parts of Arizona immigration law
At issue was whether states had any authority to step in to regulate immigration matters or whether that was the exclusive role of the federal government.
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Obama administration stops deporting young immigrants
The shift on the politically volatile issue of immigration policy prompted immediate praise from Latino leaders who have criticized Congress and the White House for inaction.
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Va. immigrant’s case and fate now rests in New Orleans
Roberto Cedillos followed correct procedures except for missing one hearing, but now faces deportation and separation from American wife.
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Ceremony sheds new light on what it means to be an American
Richmond welcomes 25 new U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony
