The brazen sophistry from both sides of the debate aside, finding a solution to illegal immigration looms large on the congressional horizon.  But how much longer will we wait before a consensus forms? 
 
What happens legislatively often depends on a showcase event that galvanizes public opinion.  Perceptions of Goldman Sachs’ role in the mortgage debacle have driven financial regulatory reform. Alleged fraud propels members of Congress into action, or it at least encourages them to grandstand for the cameras. Events drive action or the perception of action on Capitol Hill.
 
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