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  John Boehner begins to sketch immigration plan
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Last EditedBrandonius Maximus  Jun 10, 2013 11:56am
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AuthorSEUNG MIN KIM and JAKE SHERMAN
News DateMonday, June 10, 2013 05:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionSpeaker John Boehner has been stunningly silent about his plans to move immigration reform through the House.

But privately, the Ohio Republican is beginning to sketch out a road map to try to pass some version of an overhaul in his chamber — a welcome sign for proponents of immigration reform.

If his goal is met, it’ll be a busy few weeks.

The speaker wants House committees — Judiciary has primary jurisdiction — to wrap up their work on a version of immigration legislation before the July 4 recess. And he would like immigration reform to see a House vote before Congress breaks in August.
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