Schumer, his deputy, Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) A study by the libertarian Cato Institute on Monday found the White House plan would reduce legal immigration rates by 44 percent this year. Leaving the meeting, Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) praised the White House proposal but acknowledged one element has been a hurdle for many lawmakers. He said he wanted “more legal immigration, not less” and green cards available to support all parts of the economy. Also Monday, Trump administration officials briefed the second-ranking House and Senate Democrats and Republicans on the White House framework but appeared no closer to reaching an agreement.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2018 17:59 UTC