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By Patricia Murphy - Politics DailyU.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) usually keeps a relatively low profile on immigration issues. Even though he is the Senate's only Latino member, he typically focuses on his role as the Democrats' top Senate fundraiser, or on New Jersey issues. But Menendez came out swinging at a press conference on Wednesday to protest the immigration bill signed into law last week in Arizona. "This is a slide back on the rights of each and every American," Menendez said. "Arizona has become 'a show me your papers' state. I read the Arizona law, and it's just replete with the type of broad descriptions ...
Black Lawmakers Hoping for More From Ally in Oval Office
By Tom Diemer - Politics DailyMembers of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Obama at the White House on Thursday, but they didn't come away from the one-hour session with the commitment that many wanted: a specific plan to create jobs in African American communities and other disadvantaged areas. A number of black lawmakers are frustrated, expecting more from the first black president, but they stop short of expressing any disappointment publicly, the Washington Post reported. After the meeting, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-N,Y.) said that "there was no contention at all. The president is very clearly focused ...
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