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Immigration reform faces high hurdle in the House

By Susan Ferrechio

Published February 20, 2018 5:01am ET

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Immigration reform faces high hurdle in the House — Many Republicans have problems with provisions dealing with immigrant farm workers, while others don't like the immigration reduction numbers and mandatory E-Verify, which are also opposed by the business community. | anouchka

The Senate’s failure to pass an immigration reform proposal last week casts a spotlight on the House, where Speaker Paul Ryan has pledged to take up legislation next month.

But the House poses an even tougher hurdle for immigration reform.

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