WASHINGTON — House Republicans pushed legislation on Friday that would clear the way for eventual deportation of more than 500,000 aliens brought here illegally as children and address the surge of aliens at the U.S.-Mexico border.
After more than a year of inaction on immigration, House GOP leaders were optimistic about securing Tea Party and other conservative support for two bills that Republicans can highlight when they return home to voters during Congress’ five-week summer break.
Votes were expected late Friday.
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