Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth is joining a bipartisan group of eight House members who are voicing support for fixing the country's immigration system.Efforts for comprehensive reform in the Senate was backed by President Obama this week after a group of eight senators reached an agreement and unveiled their legislative package.Among the notable compromises in the measure is giving the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants a pathway to U.S. citizenship, but only after stricter border security standards are made. The legislation would also crack down on American employers who hire illegal immigrants.The statement from Yarmuth's office says lawmakers in the House are also working on drafting a similar bill with Democratic and Republican support.From Yarmuth's office:
Congressman John Yarmuth Joins Bipartisan Group Favoring Immigration Reform
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