Immigration reform framework takes shape  Nouran Aboelregal from
Egypt is sworn in as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) conducts a ceremony for 75 people at The New York
Public... Timothy Clary/AFP/Getty Images  It’s almost invisible
at this point, perceptible only through hints, trial balloons,
and private exchanges between members. But it’s there:
immigration reform is still alive. And if you squint just right,
you might spot the distant outlines of a deal.  The most visible
recent news doesn’t look too encouraging. Long-running talks
between a bipartisan group of House members collapsed this month
as two Republicans abandoned them.  But reformers are hoping
that the talks’ demise merely reflects the reality that House
GOP leaders must ultimately decide the path forward. And on that
front, there have been some encouraging signs. Most of those
come from Congressman Bob Goodlatte, chair of the Judiciary
committee and general GOP point man on the issue, who has said
repeatedly since recess th