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What is the left to do about immigration? Maybe take a step back for the time being

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, second from left, speaks accompanied by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., during a news conference about an immigration bill on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, second from left, speaks accompanied by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., during a news conference about an immigration bill on Capitol Hill, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Feb 15, 2018

A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Programs, immigration and what Democrats should be focusing on.

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An Open Letter to Paul Ryan on DACA

From Real Clear Politics: The speaker of the House needs to take the lead on DACA.

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