McConnell Opens Immigration Debate Backing Trump's Framework

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Posted on AllSides February 13, 2018

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell threw his support behind immigration legislation that tracks President Donald Trump’s framework, making an opening bid in what is likely to be an extended debate with a proposal that’s already been rejected by Democrats.

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