President Barack Obama is renewing his call for a comprehensive overhaul of the immigration system, telling Congress during his State of the Union address: "Now let's get this done."
He asked for a bill in the next few months and pledged to sign it "right away."
Obama wants legislation that would create a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., among other steps.
Eight Republican and Democratic senators are working to complete a bill by next month.
An aide says the four Democrats in the group - Chuck Schumer of New York, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Robert Menendez of New Jersey and Michael Bennet of Colorado - plan to update Obama on their progress during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:40:17 GMT
The Vigo Importing Company has been bringing exotic products to Tampa for years. The warehouse facility of off Hillsborough Avenue is filled with all kinds of delicious things to eat.
The Vigo Importing Company has been bringing exotic products to Tampa for years. The warehouse facility of off Hillsborough Avenue is filled with all kinds of delicious things to eat.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:15 GMT
A man who drowned off South Lido Beach in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified as Steeve A. Reserve, 19. Reeves had been swimming with a friend off South Lido Beach around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
A man who drowned off South Lido Beach in the Gulf of Mexico has been identified as Steeve A. Reserve, 19. Reeves had been swimming with a friend off South Lido Beach around 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:09 GMT
A 79-year old woman was robbed at knifepoint in the parking lot of a Bradenton Walmart Monday morning. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart on 53rd Ave East.
A 79-year old woman was robbed at knifepoint in the parking lot of a Bradenton Walmart Monday morning. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Walmart on 53rd Ave East.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:25:54 GMT
The US Coast Guard used a helicopter from Coats Guard Air Station Clearwater to find two missing jet-skiers Monday morning four miles west of Hernando Beach.
The US Coast Guard used a helicopter from Coats Guard Air Station Clearwater to find two missing jet-skiers Monday morning four miles west of Hernando Beach.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:17:05 GMT
Ashely Delph's little girl's bedroom has been a construction zone since December. "Thereare carpet tacks exposed, carpet rolled up, stinky, gross," she said.
Ashely Delph's little girl's bedroom has been a construction zone since December. "There are carpet tacks exposed, carpet rolled up, stinky, gross," she said.
Monday, June 17 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:33:11 GMT
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras. The National Hurricane
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras. The National Hurricane
Monday, June 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:22:03 GMT
A Hillsborough County couple accused of kidnapping their sons and taking them to Cuba appeared in court Monday. Judge Chet Tharpe scheduled a disposition hearing in the case for July 31.
A Hillsborough County couple accused of kidnapping their sons and taking them to Cuba appeared in court Monday. Judge Chet Tharpe scheduled a disposition hearing in the case for July 31.
Saturday, June 15 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-15 20:13:11 GMT
A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament.
A merchandise booth peddling College World Series souvenirs was selling "official" coffee mugs bearing the logo of the wrong "Carolina" to make it to the tournament.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-06-17 10:51:24 GMT
Attackers knocked a woman to the ground and cut her when she was walking down a street in unincorporated Clearwater early Monday morning, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies told us.
Attackers knocked a woman to the ground and cut her when she was walking down a street in unincorporated Clearwater early Monday morning, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies told us.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:25:52 GMT
A Largo woman has been arrested after police say she poured a bottle of muriatic acid onto a person's face. She was scheduled to appear in court Monday.
A Largo woman has been arrested after police say she poured a bottle of muriatic acid onto a person's face. She was scheduled to appear in court Monday.
