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Hopes Dim for Immigration Reform, but Some in GOP Still Pushing

The defeat of U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has dashed hopes of Congress passing immigration reform anytime soon. But in Texas, a number of Republicans say they’ll keep pushing Washington on the issue.

By Veronica Zaragovia, KUT NewsJune 12, 2014, 5:59 a.m. CentralUpdated June 12, 2014, 5:59 a.m. Central

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Hopes Dim for Immigration Reform, but Some in GOP Still Pushing

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June 12, 2014

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The defeat of U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has dashed hopes of Congress passing immigration reform anytime soon. But in Texas, a number of Republicans say they’ll keep pushing Washington on the issue.

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