Immigration bill could curb family green cards
Senators drafting a broad immigration bill consider restricting green cards for extended families of U S citizens to mainly immediate relatives. The plan aims to shift to an economic focus, sparking opposition from groups defending family based immigration. Proponents cite economic needs. critics warn of social costs to immigrant families.
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Texas House backs 2B water fund for state projects
The House Natural Resources Committee approved a plan to create the State Water Infrastructure Fund of Texas using 2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund. It aims to leverage bond financing for reservoirs pipelines desalination plants and conservation, with a bipartisan vote and a Senate counterpart ongoing. Critics warn of insufficient conservation funding and potential misuse.
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Senate GOP meets with Obama on Medicare reforms
Senate Republicans pressed President Obama to tone down attacks and push Democratic allies toward controversial Medicare changes as part of a deficit-reduction compromise. The 90 minute closed door talks yielded no breakthrough, with Republicans urging Obama to engage with Congress and lead, while noting support for revenue hikes without tax rate increases. Obama and lawmakers described progress but no decisive shifts emerged.
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