Senators, White House Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Immigration

Thursday, May 17, 2007

WASHINGTON — Key senators and the White House reached agreement Thursday on an immigration overhaul that would grant quick legal status to millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. and fortify the border.

The plan would create a temporary worker program to bring new arrivals to the U.S.A separate program would cover agricultural workers. New high-tech enforcement measures also would be instituted to verify that workers are here legally.

The compromise came after weeks of painstaking closed-door negotiations that brought the most liberal Democrats and the most conservative Republicans together with President Bush's Cabinet officers to produce a highly complex measure that carries heavy political consequences.

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., said he expects Bush to endorse the agreement.

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I swear, if this is quid pro quo for war funding, my head is going to explode.

Labels: Breaking News, immigration, politics

Police: 22 Dead After Virginia Tech University Shooting

BLACKSBURG, Va. — At least 22 are dead after a shooting at Virginia Tech University Monday morning.

Campus police said there was only one shooter and he is now dead. They are unsure if the shooter was a student.

"Today the university was struck by a tragedy we consider of monumental proportions," Virginia Tech President Charles Steger said during a press conference shortly after noon. "I cannot begin to convey my own personal sense of loss over this senseless, incomprehensible, heinous act."

Steger said school officials are notifying victims' next if kin, and state police and the FBI are still investigating the various crime scenes. They are still trying to identify all the victims. The university will set up counseling centers for students and faculty...


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UPDATE - 3:35 PM - This story just keeps getting worse and worse. Reports now indicate 32 dead (including the gunman), and more than 20 wounded.


UPDATE 2 - 4:37 PM - The toll now is 33 dead, total, including the gunman. Apparently, the gunman carried no I.D., and only sketchy, largely unconfirmed details have been released.

Those of you who know students at that campus can find out more information at the following sites:

Virginia Tech Website: http://www.vt.edu

Virginia State Police: http://www.vsp.state.va.us

Labels: Breaking News, crime and punishment

Snow's Cancer Returns - White House spokesman stricken a second time

VIDEO: Snow Is 'Upbeat'

FOX Facts: White House Press Secretary Tony Snow's Bio

White House Press Briefing on Tony Snow: Watch Live Streaming Video

Here's hoping for the best possible outcome from treatment.

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Labels: Breaking News, Tony Snow, White House staff