House Republicans confronting the politically volatile issue of immigration are wrestling with what to do about those already here illegally, with most Republicans reluctant to endorse citizenship for 11 million unauthorized immigrants but also shying away from suggestions of deportation. As the House GOP prepares to meet Wednesday afternoon to debate the way forward on immigration, many lawmakers seem to be gravitating toward offering legal status of some kind for millions here illegally. But exactly what and how are far from clear. For some, a guest worker status would be as far as it goes, while others are leaving open the possibility that once they're in the country legally, immigrants...
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