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Poll shows Trump backers strongly support path to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ as part of border security deal
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Republican and conservative voters – including President Donald Trump’s base supporters – overwhelmingly approve of providing a path to citizenship for so-called Dreamers in exchange for increased border security, according to a national poll released this week that drew praise from Colorado business groups. The survey found that 86 percent of Trump backers support protecting Dreamers…
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Sens. Michael Bennet, Cory Gardner think Trump DACA deal needs more work
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In a jungle of snowboards, boots, fur hats and backpacks Friday, Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner shook hands with vendors and military guests at the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver. A tense immigration negotiation in Washington also had their interest, including a deal from President Trump Thursday night: a path to citizenship for…
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Republicans crow, Democrats squabble as game of chicken over shutdown ends, for now
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Enough Senate Democrats blinked Monday and voted with majority Republicans to fund the federal government for three more weeks – bringing an end to a three-day government shutdown – after receiving a commitment to vote on immigration legislation by early February, leading GOP lawmakers to declare grudging victory as divided Democrats endured stinging criticism from…
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Michael Bennet, Cory Gardner ramp up push for ‘Gang of Six’ immigration fix to avert government shutdown
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Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner said Thursday an immigration package they’ve crafted with four other senators – the bipartisan “Gang of Six” – meets demands set at one point by President Donald Trump and could offer a way forward as Congress scrambles to find the votes to avert a looming government shutdown, although…
