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    Immigration Reform: The Debate Begins

    Yesterday, the US Senate voted 82 to 15 to let immigration reform come to the floor for the first time in decades. The vote was overwhelming, but nobody thinks it guarantees passage, and some opponents are pushing what supporters call "poison pills." Today, Senators on both sides of the aisle were lined up with amendments.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Yesterday, the US Senate voted 82 to 15 to let immigration reform come to the floor for the first time in decades. The vote was overwhelming, but nobody thinks it guarantees passage, and some opponents are pushing what supporters call "poison pills." Today, Senators on both sides of the aisle were lined up with amendments. There are bitter differences over border security, the need for workers and whether jobs should be saved for those born in this country. Democrats want to cement their hold on Hispanic voters. Some Republicans want to woo them away. But, is the "path to citizenship" really "amnesty?" We hear about the opening act of a drama that's taken decades to reach the political stage and we'll look at possible outcomes.

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    Senate Debates Immigration Reform
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Fawn Johnson

      National Journal

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      Ruben Navarrette, Jr.

      Political Columnist

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      Jerry Kammer

      Center for Immigration Studies

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Senate Debates Immigration Reform
    1. 0:00As Wild Fires Rage, Thousands Flee in Colorado Springs
    2. 7:50Immigration Reform: The Debate BeginsYou’re reading this
    3. 44:59Uneasy Calm in Istanbul
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