June 30, 2007
Migrant worker reform lacking Convicts replacing migrants in potato fields Uphill battle seen for farm-field work force
Industry sets hopes on AgJobs proposal
Immigrants Work On as Bill Dies and Views Divide Martinez rips those who voted to kill bill June 29, 1007 Farmers, others, seek to get remnants of immigration bill passed Mexicans Chide U.S. Over Immigration Determined foes, heavy pressure decisive Need for Cool-Down Drove Immigration Vote Switch, Says GOP White House Hopeful GOP's Standing With Hispanics Faces '08 Test in Wake of Immigration Debate Immigration bill stalls amid calls for 'enforcement first' Reform likely not revisited for a while Immigration-bill backers insist the issue isn't going away, but it may have to wait till after the election. Immigration advocates expect increased enforcement Festival Celebrates Farmworkers Immigration bill routed Senate buries immigration bill In a defeat for Bush, the vote may scuttle chances for major action on the issue Bill opponents elated, backers pledge more efforts Migrant rights groups say they will ask Bush to back a moratorium on deportations. Border reform dies in Senate Immigrant issue is stuck in limbo Facing long odds, Western growers hope to revive the agriculture-only portion of the bill Defeat Worries Employers Who Rely on Immigrants Immigration bill's Senate defeat stuns Orlando advocates Immigration overhaul dies in Senate Backers say they will push forward County, like much of nation, divided on Senate's defeat of compromise Immigration Bill Dies in Senate Bipartisan Compromise Fails To Satisfy the Right or the Left June 28, 2007 Saving Pieces of Immigration Bill Lawmakers May Aid Work-Force Levels; Some Want to Wait Immigration bill's collapse may hit state's ag hard June 27, 2007 Senate Revisits Immigration Bill Foes Vow to Kill Measure Within Days After test vote, immigration deal has pulse Debate allowed to proceed, with backers hopeful Immigration Plan, Buffeted by Squabbles, Survives Initial Test Skeptical Senate focuses on immigration – again In a key vote, senators agree to reopen debate. But the fate of 27 amendments will determine whether the measure wins final passage. Senate to debate immigration overhaul bill Immigration bill passes key test, but hurdles remain Make-or-break votes still pending as senators opt to debate measure Senate votes to resume fiery immigration debate Migrant ed graduates honored Immigration Bill Clears Test Vote in Senate Immigration bill back on table Dwindling work force puts pressure on growers Boxer's vote switch helps revive immigration bill But as compromises on legislation pile up, odd alliance of backers starts to fall apart Growers feel the labor pinch Gallo workers toss out UFW After 125-95 vote, union accuses company contractors of unfair influence Guest Worker Program Isn't the Labor and Immigration Panacea It's Cracked Up to Be Just ask one of nearly 200 Thai workers who have joined in a federal class-action lawsuit. June 26, 2007 Guest-worker program doing well by migrants
Firm provides legal passageway to U.S. for thousands of Mexican workers States tackle migrant issue
Arizona's measure will be toughest in U.S. if it becomes law Family wins in court
But reprieve for tenants comes with a catch Settlement Ends Workers' Suit
Guatemalans Say Imperial Nurseries Treated Them Like Prisoners
No containing the grassfires Migrant workers in area trafficking case 'feel at home in New Haven' Labor Coalitions Divided on Immigration Overhaul Worker shortage takes toll on crops GOP Immigration Fight Heats Up
June 25, 2007 Illegal Immigrants Targeted By States Impasse on Hill Spurs New Laws Bill still faces Senate hurdles Immigration Reform Could Be Key to Influential Latino Vote in 2008 Outdoor Mass for migrant workers Immigration debate returns Lawmakers make positions known as topic is revived on Capitol Hill this week Pressure builds anew on immigration bill A Senate showdown is expected this week on a proposed overhaul. Bush calls the status quo 'unacceptable.' Revived Immigration Bill Faces Tough Week Senators Renew Debate on Immigration Bill Diverse group of advocates shapes national reform Senate immigration bill is back Brockport welcomes back migrant workers Wanted: Workers who will labor for less Guest worker obstacles Planned worker ID called vulnerable Effort to control immigration could boost identity theft First-person: A day as a farmworker in SLO County - Hard and dirty work Nine hours of chopping and boxing vegetables, hoeing weeds and moving pipes leave a Tribune reporter with sore muscles and a newfound regard for produce and the immigrants who toil in the field Need for immigrant workers in dispute June 24, 2007
Is it work Americans won't do?
Heart of immigration debate is question of jobs and who'll fill them Immigration legislation's No. 1 threat is possibly on AM dial Bush Urges Congress on Immigration Bill Immigration bill ignites grass-roots fire
The conservative group NumbersUSA has seen its numbers skyrocket. Activists pressure wavering senators.
Expert: Many farm workers illegal
Who will pick the crops?
June 23, 2007 Federal funds secured for farm worker skills training program Officials: Jump in immigration arrests not tied to 2006 protests Mexican migrants make sacrifices in wine country Immigration debate includes political theater
Tactics reveal the human face behind intricacies of the policy dispute. Celebracion del Campo Swells at Christmas Hill Park Shrinking crop of migrant students? Cherry growers: Picker shortage will be the pits Migrant education changes drastically June 22, 2007 Local farmworkers plead for reform Immigration rules hamper custom grain harvesters Key vote nears on immigration Opponents vow to kill Senate bill Officials rescind eviction notice Freezing winter temps kept many out of work Immigration concerns were heard, group says Hutchison says she won't vote to revive immigration bill Texas' senior senator says she cannot sanction illegal immigrant 'amnesty' Immigration Reform Affecting NM Farmers Bush and Sessions in sync in Alabama In a move that could help them both, they put aside their differences on immigration for a fundraiser for the GOP senator. Jornada offers class during harvest time Kennedy makes push for immigration bill Feds blame plant's safety shortfalls in fatal accident June 21, 2007 Labor opposes immigration bill Immigration amendment stirs criticism Alamance farmers tout guest worker program Senate makes new try for immigration bill Key vote expected Friday, but many senators are barred from adding amendments. AgJobs bill stalled in senate No one injured in Weare migrant camp fire Immigration bill in four easy pieces Big Ag Enlists Robots to Pick High-Hanging Fruit Immigration Lifts Wages, Report Says White House Asserts Only Least-Skilled Native Workers Are Hurt Critics say pesticide panel's too political Program turns farmworkers into farmers, fosters small businesses Both sides target Boxer in immigration debate The California senator remains on the fence over a comprehensive overhaul measure. June 20, 2007
Reluctant Dems on Immigration Reform Program Turns Farmworkers Into Farmers Immigration Supporters Step Up Lobbying as Senate Bill Stalls New bill puts border security first
GOP group hopes tougher plan will scuttle Senate bid Education key for migrants Immigration-law enforcement bill pitched in House
Republicans offer guest worker plan, but no path to citizenship Senators Webb, Tester, McCaskill are key votes White House Report Lauds Immigrants’ Positive Effects House bill puts border security over immigration Dem poll finds tepid support for immigration bill June 19, 2007
Union Seeks Role in Guest-Worker Program Immigration vote a juncture for GOP Critics Take Aim at Heart of Immigration Bill Updated immigration bill gets shot before the Senate On migrant plan, GOP leaders keep their distance from Bush Braceros air back-pay problems
They take complaints to Mexican official visiting Fresno. Health project targets migrants
Despite Bush’s Promises, Georgians Remain Skeptical
About Immigration Bill Farmworker visas touted
UFW, immigrant activists say foreigners can help safeguard food, provide other important services. June 18, 2007
McConnell unsure of immigration bill College struggles to give away $1.5 million in aid Education - PCC's Rock Creek campus offers help for migrant students to attend college, but few seek it Florida Immigrants Take Concerns To White House ICE raids protested June 17, 2007 Anti-illegal immigration groups rally against bill Rallies at the Nixon Library and Huntington Beach pier draw supporters. Feds tighten eligibility rules for migrant students Farmers say export food, not workers
Immigration reform could deprive area farmers of workers Made in Oregon . . . with plenty of help from Mexico
From farming to construction, illegal workers are ingrained Protest backs migrant workers Hess loses labor fight June 15, 2007
Immigration Bill Has New Life In Senate
Parties Compromise On Amendments Senators plan to revive immigration bill Senate Reaches Agreement to Revive Immigration Legislation Bipartisan Senate group plans new push for immigration bill Stalled immigration bill heads back to floor Senate forges immigration deal Senate strikes deal to revive immigration bill
Agreeing to trim the number of amendments, immediately fund enforcement significantly improve the legislation's chances.
Deal revives immigration bill chances Labor board rules against Krug winery
Winery to face charges in firing of 27 workers in 2006
Senate Leaders Agree to Revive Immigration Bill
June 14, 2007
Krug v. UFW decision due Thursday UFW vote bill clears hurdle
Legislation would remove use of secret ballots UFW bill clears state Assembly review EPA fines Del Monte $25,000 for improper pesticide use at Kunia FDA initiative to clean up tomatoes Agency helps migrant workers find a place to call home
Housing shortage is ever-present, service agency says
June 13, 2007
Cherry growers get peek at the future Bush presses GOP on immigration bill
Rebellion has him on unfamiliar turf
Most Americans Back Stalled Senate Immigration Bill, Poll Shows GOP pushes Bush for commitment to border security
Some of the senators call for emergency bill to spend billions on enforcement Large majority supports path to citizenship
A poll finds 63% of all respondents, and 65% of Republicans, back the controversial measure. Bush's Senate visit fails to move GOP on immigration bill
Bush seeks support on immigration bill Immigration raid pushes Oregon into thick of fight
As President Bush presses for reforms, agents arrest 167 at a Portland plant, escalating the national debate Immigration crackdown tears families apart Bush Strikes Out on Immigration June 12, 2007
Mexico courses teach migrants American ways McConnell offers hope Senate will revive immigration bill Bush to Lobby Senate on Immigration; Reid Says Bill May Return Farm bill may win migrants mattresses Sen. urges immigration bill revival New Woodland apartments are home sweet home to farm workers Immigration seen as paramount problem for U.S. farms Pro-reform Advocate Underwent Immigration Transformation Bush hasn't given up on immigration bill June 11, 2007
Farmworker transit plan gaining speed Stalling of immigration bill dismays advocates Unions fight against abuse of migrant laborers
Mexican and US organizers are risking their lives to prevent guest workers from being swindled by unscrupulous 'recruiters.'
Craig, Crapo still think immigration bill may pass
Lawmakers differ on reform package, but Crapo now
backs colleague's AgJobs plan to help Idaho growers Migrant workers gain clinic June 10, 2007
Irish, Latino Catholics march for immigrant rights
Participants call for revival of reform bill that failed in Senate CSI Congress: Who slew immigration bill?
Both parties had "their hand on the dagger" The ambitious compromise that Sen. Ken Salazar helped craft fell prey to blasts from both extremes. It could see resuscitation in fall.
Fewer peaches, fewer workers in Georgia
Frost killed nearly 80% of the state's crop. One town faces a summer without its annual influx of Latino laborers.
June 9, 2007 Talk of Resurrecting Immigration Bill Begins as Autopsy Goes On Immigration bill's backers see hope
Senators say measure needs more debate Immigration foes claim victory
But Cabinet officials are hopeful Senate will revive the issue
Revival of immigration bill before 2008 seems unlikely Specter remains optimistic about immigration overhaul
Immigration defeat threatens N.C. crops Immigration reformers don't give up Undocumented workers stay on job, out of sight
Failed bill leaves them hoping Congress will revisit legalization.
Migrant reform bill sees denial
Some are hopeful a revival will be quick
Immigration bill takes a step back June 8, 2007
A Failure of Leadership in a Flawed Political Culture Immigrants disappointed over defeat Immigration bill derailed in US Senate
Effort to cut off debate fails in blow to Bush
Immigration reform deal stalled, but not dead Bush Must `Get to Work' on Immigration, Martinez Says Immigration Bill Supporters See Glimmer of Hope
The immigration bill that incited a whirlwind of debate on Capitol Hill in recent weeks crumbled on Thursday in a dramatic Senate vote. Yet backers of the bill, heavy with fatigue and exasperation, vowed to revive it. Immigration reform bill dealt major blow
Measure 'on life support' after Senate rejects motion to limit debate
Immigration overhaul implodes
Bill pulled from floor after failed move to end debate
Homeland Security handling investigation of Colfax dairy farm
Immigration bill fails key cloture vote Senate immigration bill on the ropes
Lawmakers can't agree on how to handle amendments. Reid plans to pull the measure and move on to other business.
Immigration bill on life support Senate Abandons Immigration Bill Immigrant Bill, Short 15 Votes, Stalls in Senate Immigration bill shelved
Employers angry as talks fail Immigrant bill killed in divided Senate June 7, 2007
The Case for Amnesty Immigration bill survives fresh set of amendments
Tempers grow short as package faces a key vote today Othello migrant camps evacuated Immigrant Measure Survives Challenges
Senate Vote Could Come Tomorrow Immigration deal suffers a potentially fatal setback Farmworkers' housing overcrowded, inadequate Senate Rejects Most Efforts to Change Immigration Bill
Second thoughts on support for bill
Immigrant advocates say they may no longer back compromise legislation.
Farmers urge Congress to legalize farmworkers now
Ag jobs bill could be OK'd separate from reform U.S. Senate Faces Crucial Vote on Changes to Immigration Law Migrants taught condom use State's farms cultivating migrant labor Immigration Bill Survives Major Challenge
June 6, 2007
Reid Says He Will Seek to End Debate on Immigration Bill Immigration bill drags amid partisan sniping
Democratic Leader Seeks End of Immigration Debate Senate GOP threatens filibuster on immigration bill
Texas legislators among those who want amendments heard after Reid moves to pare list
June 5, 2007
Corn demand rekindles old occupation
Ethanol boom puts rural teens back to work in the fields for company owned by DuPont LAWSUIT AGAINST MISS. COMPANIES SETTLED Opinions, Far Apart, Underscore Immigration Bill’s Obstacles
Valley's berry growers short on field pickers
Labor - Early rains and warm weather produce a strong crop,
but farmers can't find workers to harvest all of it
Life's a peach
Program lifts children of migrant families
Amendment threaten immigration bill Illegals bill stems traffic only 25% Fiscal lift, burden in immigrant legislation
Congressional report cites costs for decade Reid says he'll work to limit amendments to immigration bill Housing for Immigrants Farmworkers' Housing Overcrowded and Inadequate, Paper Says Southern growers fear loss of workers June 4, 2007
Oceana County businesses feeling pinch of shortage Calif. growers back immigration bill provision
It gives some workers green card eligibility
Two GOP lawmakers, South Carolina's Graham and Arizona's Kyl, take a calculated risk in backing the Senate bill. Many employers are ready for immigration reform
Change is overdue, they say, but verification proposal causes concern
Guest workers have a long history in U.S.
Temporary programs become source of permanent labor force June 3, 2007
Migrants see abuse in guest worker jobs Shattering Stereotypes About Immigrant Workers Man bridges gap between field and courtroom
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