House Republicans pursue piecemeal immigration action
House Judiciary Chair Bob Goodlatte said reform will come in pieces with agriculture worker programs and workplace enforcement first. He avoided committing to a year-end finish and did not decide on legalization or a path to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants. Senate leaders push a comprehensive approach opposed by some House conservatives.
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Unemployment aid applications fall to 339,000
The Labor Department reports 339,000 initial jobless claims last week, down 16,000 from the prior period and the second lowest in over five years. The four week average also declined to 357,500, signaling slower layoffs and potential faster hiring.
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In Washington AP reports White House officials and Senate leaders made progress Thursday night on a draft compromise to end air traffic controller furloughs. The plan would allow the FAA to move up to 253 million dollars from other accounts to prevent reduced operations through September 30.
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