GOP Unity Under Strain Tests Congress Return
The division in Washington runs within the GOP as Republicans face internal conflicts ahead of Congress reconvening next month after a summer break. Key issues fueling the rift will be debated as lawmakers resume work.
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Immigration debate reshapes GOP stance after 2012 vote
Political observers say Latino voters helped Obama win 71 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2012, while Romney secured 27 percent. The piece notes Bush 2004 effort on citizenship, GOP divisions over reform, and moves bySenate leaders toward a bipartisan bill blocked in the House. It cites Gowdy Rubio and Rubio on separate paths and future electoral calculations.
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Republicans mull piecemeal path on immigration bill
House Republican leaders discuss a staged approach to immigration legislation with votes on security provisions and a path to citizenship for dreamers. They oppose a nonstarter label for citizenship for undocumented young entrants, while Democrats back a comprehensive bill. Rubio and other negotiators warn that failure to pass the Senate bill could invite an executive order on citizenship, bypassing the demand for border security funding.
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Republicans Seize Sept 30 Deadline Over Obamacare
House Republicans have pressed 39 repeal attempts to overturn Obamacare as the Senate stalls. With January deadlines approaching for major law provisions, Tea Party conservatives led by Ted Cruz and Mike Lee push a continuing resolution that omits funding for Obamacare, risking a partial government shutdown if not resolved.
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GOP split over Obamacare repeal showdown gains and risks
The article outlines a GOP clash between hard line conservatives seeking a quick continuing resolution to defund Obamacare and senior leaders wary of shutting down the government. It notes plans by Jim DeMint Heritage Foundation head, Ted Cruz, and Mike Lee with a midterm and 2016 election backdrop. It contrasts Sen. Tom Cole’s opposition to a shutdown with Boehner’s tactic of targeted votes to erode the law.
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