David M. Drucker

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., defended the health care bill's creation of a new long-term care program known as the CLASS Act. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

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GOP not fighting Harry Reid’s effort to cut short immigration debate

David M. Drucker · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has seen an increase in his disapproval rating in a new Quinnipac University poll.

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Marco Rubio’s approval ratings up despite immigration issues

David M. Drucker · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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The Republican Study Committee will host Heritage Foundation researcher Robert Rector in a closed-door meeting.

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Heritage, Cato duke it out over immigration

David M. Drucker · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says senators from both parties are in talks over a border-security amendment to the Gang of Eight immigration reform bill.

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John McCain: New border security plan could unite Dems, GOP

David M. Drucker · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio said an immigration bill must have the support of the majority of House Republicans for him to bring it to the floor.

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Boehner: Immigration reform must have majority support of House GOP

David M. Drucker · June 18, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 28: U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) speaks during a news conference on a comprehensive immigration reform framework January 28, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. A group of bipartisan senate members have reached to a deal of outlines to reform the nation immigration laws that will provide a pathway for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the country to citizenship. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Benefits and borders: Q&A with Marco Rubio

David M. Drucker · June 17, 2013 4:00 am

Harry Reid again threatens to curb GOP filibusters

David M. Drucker · June 16, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, speaks to reporters during a news conference following a House Republican Conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

John Boehner won’t back immigration bill without majority GOP support

David M. Drucker · June 16, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Marco Rubio is preparing to offer an amendment to the "Gang of Eight" immigration bill he helped negotiate to strengthen provisions that would prevent former illegal immigrants from receiving federal benefits. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Marco Rubio crafting tougher amendment on gov’t benefits for immigrants

David M. Drucker · June 12, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Kelly Ayotte has endured blowback from conservatives disappointed with her decision to back the "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Sen. Ayotte a RINO? ‘Are you nuts?’

David M. Drucker · June 12, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., left, has caused a minor stir with comments that the "Gang of Eight" previously decided to "de-link" border security triggers from the pathway to citizenship. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Dick Durbin says border security no longer linked to citizenship

David M. Drucker · June 12, 2013 4:00 am

Dueling views on acceptable floor debate over the "Gang of Eight" immigration bill take center floor as the Senate considers the bill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate GOP, Dems worlds apart on how to proceed on immigration

David M. Drucker · June 11, 2013 4:00 am