If politics gets out of the way, there may yet be hope for immigration reform.<\/p>\n
This fall\u2019s government shutdown brought the debate of many issues to a halt, including immigration reform. Now, however, the reform agenda is back in the news with a proposed bill that may have the ability to improve immigrant laws and boost the economy.<\/p>\n
But the issue can only be resolved if politicians of both parties consider it fairly. Immigration has obviously become a partisan issue, leaving it perpetually stalled. Disagreements on such a bill are never simple. Republicans want to debate and edit the bill; Democrats refuse. <\/p>\n
The proposed bill would allow illegal immigrants temporary citizenship for six years. Immigrants would need to obtain a visa or return to their country of origin. The bill would also increase security on the southern U.S. border. <\/p>\n
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