This past week, it looked like some progress was going to be made only to have the Republicans pull back again.
This article from the US Chamber of Commerce was written when the situation still looked hopeful. Although the situation has changed, the article makes many important points on immigration reform and is a good summary.
The American people favor immigration reform. Why does it keep getting stalled?
From the US Chamber of Commerce:
Congressional Gridlock?
by Greg Galdabini
Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg discuss the positive economic impact of immigration reform.