immigration reform

Maloney Supports Immigration Reform

Hank Gross — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:46:28 +0000

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY18) supports immigration reform, calling the present system “a mess,” but he does not support amnesty for illegal aliens.

The freshman lawmaker said we cannot deport millions of people who came to the United States illegally.

5/22/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

WAMC’s Alan Chartock, University at Albany Journalism Professor and Investigative Reporter, Rosemary Armao, and Editor of The Daily Gazette, Judy Patrick.

This morning our discussion topics include:
Osama Pics
Post Tornado Efforts
Immigration Reform Passes Hurdle
Pope's Exorcism?
Apple's Taxes
Disney's "Brave" redesign

Congressional Corner with Jim McGovern

Alan Chartock — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Immigration talk has gone from talk of a border-length fence to a pathway to citizenship.

In today’s Congressional Corner, Massachusetts Democratic Representative Jim McGovern tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he supports comprehensive reform.

5/2/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, WAMC newsman Ray Graf and University at Albany Journalism Professor and Investigative Reporter, Rosemary Armao. Joe Donahue moderates.

Topics:

More Boston Arrests
Tracking Foreigners
Civil Liberties Poll
Casino Gaming Expansion
Average Albany

Immigration Reform Deal Includes Agricultural Provisions

Pat Bradley — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:39:16 +0000

New York Senator Charles Schumer says the state’s agriculture sector will find it easier to secure a reliable labor force under the recently announced immigration reform deal.

Congressional Corner with Bill Owens - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Immigration reform may finally be at hand.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that his border district will be affected by the reforms.

Utica Immigration Reform Rally Set For April 10

Dave Lucas — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:06:45 +0000

An immigration reform rally is set to go on Wednesday in Utica ... With the call for comprehensive immigration reform taking center stage on Capitol Hill, a group of Central New Yorkers is meeting in Utica Wednesday in a show of support. Utica Organizer and political activist Diane Berry says the local rally is timed to coincide with a larger one in Washington D.C.

Congressional Corner with Sean Patrick Maloney - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:50:00 +0000

Immigration reform appears near – but that’s on the Senate side.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Sean Patrick Maloney tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he hopes immigration reform can pass through the House as well.

Congressional Corner with Bill Owens - Part 3

Alan Chartock — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Will a deadlocked Washington come together for immigration reform? In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that any changes should take the northern border into account.

Congressional Corner with Paul Tonko - Part 2

Alan Chartock — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Immigration is back on Washington’s front burner.

In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Paul Tonko, a Democrat who represents the 20th district, tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that November’s electoral results have reshaped the debate.