Rand Paul backs path to citizenship for immigrants
Sen. Rand Paul urged starting a conversation on allowing illegal immigrants to become taxpayers with a route to citizenship, tying reform to border security and probationary status. He spoke to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as Republicans mull broader outreach to Latinos amid evolving immigration debate.
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Fed to keep low rates amid modest job gains
The Fed is expected to maintain record low short-term rates and continue its $85 billion monthly purchases as economists say the job market remains far from healthy. Unemployment at 7.7 percent supports keeping policy loose while inflation stays mild, even after a slow October-December growth pace.
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Feinstein assault weapons ban unlikely to start gun bill
Democratic leaders indicated the Senate will debate a broad gun package next month but will not include the assault weapons ban. Senate Majority Leader Reid said he wants a measure with enough votes to overcome GOP objections, while Feinstein plans to offer her ban as an amendment but faces stiff GOP opposition and possible Democratic defections.
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