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Gay Rights Push Threatens Immigration Deal
The bipartisan Gang of Eight has produced a Senate bill on immigration reform that could make history by passing both houses. Gay rights advocates are insisting that reform allow gay and lesbian Americans to sponsor their foreign-born partners for green cards.
The bipartisan Gang of Eight has produced a Senate bill on immigration reform that could make history by passing both houses. Gay rights advocates are insisting that reform allow gay and lesbian Americans to sponsor their foreign-born partners for green cards. Some Senate Democrats say they're all right with that, but for Republicans it's another matter. What would a gay-rights amendment do to the bill's chances? Carrie Budoff Brown is White House reporter for Politico.
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