What’s Really Holding Republicans Back on Immigration

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July 12, 2013

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, and GOP leaders, pauses while meeting with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, following a Republican strategy session. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

As debate over the immigration bill continues in the House, NPR’s Mara Liasson explains the political calculations House Republicans are making as they delay a full immigration overhaul.

Guest

Mara Liasson, national political correspondent for NPR.

This segment aired on July 12, 2013.

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