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Washington, March 14, 2018 | By Sarah Wire, The Los Angeles Times | comments
Two Central Valley Republicans are trying to force an immigration debate this year, including on bills House Republican leaders don’t support.

“We should have a full debate before the American people,” said the measure’s sponsor, Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlock). “This forces the debate.”

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“I am confident this is a strategy that can force a debate,” Denham said. “This is an effort to show how much support we have to bring a full immigration debate on the floor, and I think leadership will look at it like that.”

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