Finally, Something is Happening

After a couple of false starts, the president today has launched the immigration reform debate. He promised to immediately begin negotiations to craft CIR with the goal of passing legislation this year or early next year. This official statement from the White House is a good start to the conversation. This has been the much anticipated launch that we have discussed in previous postings on these pages. All the key players were present at the White house for the meeting. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told politico that "We’ve got one more chance to do this. If we fail this time no politician is going to take this up for a generation and that would be a shame for this country." We couldn't agree more with the senator. All hands must be on deck! We urge our readers to contact their congressional representatives. Make the phone calls, send email. Now is the time!

Different groups have issued statements applauding the president for the bold stand he has taken. I am not surprised. It appears that his heart is in the right place; he is clearly a product of the immigration system. We all should do our part--keep up the pressure!

Momentum Needed for CIR

There seems to be indication that the administration is trying to hold back on pushing for CIR. The much anticipated meeting between the White House and the Immigration Advocates have been rescheduled again. That is clearly discouraging news. We have to keep the administration's feet to the fire; we cannot let it off the hook. This country needs CIR and needs it now.

A number of organizations have come together to push for reform. The AFL-CIO, NAACP, National Council of La Raza, have all come together to clamor for change. We need to contact the White House and Congressional representatives. We need to contact them now.

Peace to all people of good will.