Johnson, the executive director for the American Immigration lawyers association, talk about prospects for Immigration Reform in 2018. Washington journal is live, now. Good morning, it is wednesday, january 3, 2018. At noon, the second session of the 115th congress will convene pursuant to the u. S. Constitution. In the senate, the session will begin with two new faces when doug jones and tina smith are sworn in. We have a threehour washington journal ahead for you and we will spend our focus on what is expected to be a major issue, immigration. Toare opening our phones immigrants only, to hear your story of coming to an living in the United States. Recent legal immigrants can call in at 202 7488000. If you are a legal immigrant who has lived in this country for five years or longer, 202 7488001. Illegal, undocumented immigrants, 202 7488002. You can also catch up with us on social media on twitter, on facebook, facebook. Com cspan. A good wednesday morning. Immigrants only in this fir
He served 42 years in the senate, more than any other republican in history. He said yesterday it is long enough and will not seek reelection. Among those likely to give the race a look is mitt romney, the 2012 republican president ial nominee. Coming alongside orrin hatchs announcement yesterday included the announcement of bill shuster, House Transportation Committee chairman announced he is stepping down at the end of his term. Politico noting that since he is term limited out of the chairmanship after three terms, many had speculated this would be his last year in congress. More on those announcements later in our program. Since both men plan to serve out their terms through the end of the session, they will both be involved in this immigration debate, which is sure to be a top issue. It is already complicating the spending negotiations that are going on ahead of the latest spending deadline, january 19 here is the story from the Washington Examiner immigration complicates trumps s
Morning. Students can call in at 202 7488000. Parents and teachers, 202 7488001. Phone lines were members of Law Enforcement, four members of Law Enforcement, 202 7488002. All others can call in at 202 7488003. You can catch up with us on social media. Twitter, cspanwj. Facebook. Com cspan. Which are you the president at the white house yesterday, talking about these upcoming meetings with those who have been impacted by School Shootings and what he hopes to get from those meetings. [video clip] do more to protect our children. This week i will be holding a number of discussions with students, local leaders, and Law Enforcement to develop concrete steps that we can take to secure our schools, safeguard our students, and protect our communities. School safety is a top priority for my administration. That is why, when governors from across the nation visit the white house next week, we will be discussing at great length what the federal and State Governments can do to keep our students s
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