Bush, Kennedy aren’t giving up on immigration legislation

analysis
Jun 12, 20071 min

For those who didn't believe me when I said the immigration bill wasn't dead, despite headlines to the contrary in all the major papers, well, today's headlines are quite different. See "Bush and Kennedy talk compromise over Senate Immigration bill." Here's an excerpt from that story filed to Axcess News. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) said, "Like the president, many of us are very determined to get the job done and

For those who didn’t believe me when I said the immigration bill wasn’t dead, despite headlines to the contrary in all the major papers, well, today’s headlines are quite different.

See “Bush and Kennedy talk compromise over Senate Immigration bill.”

Here’s an excerpt from that story filed to Axcess News.

Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) said, “Like the president, many of us are very determined to get the job done and get it done now.” Kennedy is one the lead Democrats trying to push through immigration reform and may be key in negotiating compromise in order to win over enough Senate votes to pass the measure.”

Anytime you see President Bush and Senator Kennedy practically hugging each other you know something is afoot.

Most of the focus of today’s news is on reaching a compromise on the Z Visa, which would give those with illegal immigrant status a second chance at becoming a U.S. citizen.

However, while there is still lots of heat around this issue, if a compromise is reached over that, you can bet the H-1B visa increase will sail through as part of the bill with little opposition.

Stay tuned.