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Will 2014 be the year comprehensive immigration reform finally
passes?  See also  As lawmakers in the US Congress left for
their Christmas break in 2013, one of the hot button issues was
whether comprehensive immigration reform would be a top item on
their agenda for 2014. At the start of this year, most of the
emphasis has been on the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as
Obamacare, jobs and the economy in the US; which is still
struggling.  Interestingly enough, it is the long-stalled
economy of the US which has tamped down the influx of illegal
immigrants to this country. However, the ones that are here live
in relative safety since no major crackdowns and deportations
are in the works.  The issues facing comprehensive immigration
reform  There are a number of sticking points from both the left
and the right when it comes to immigration. For many lawmakers,
these issues must be addressed properly before they are willing
to take the next ste