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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Democrats pushing more immigration enforcement money
Going into November’s elections, House and Senate Democrats are outbidding the White House on spending for immigration enforcement, Politico reported Tuesday.
The lawmakers are putting a “special emphasis” on deporting people convicted of drug offenses and violent crimes, the story says.
Although Democrats are divided on the immigration issue, “targeting convicted criminals is seen as safe ground for the party,” according to Politico.
Read the story here.