Heritage Action Widens GOP’s Immigration Split

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Jim DeMint’s new hard-right outfit is threatening any Republican considering a ‘yes.’ By Eleanor Clift.

Published Jun. 19 2013 4:45AM EDT

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The think tank that came of age as President Reagan’s policy shop back when amnesty wasn’t a dirty word is now leading the conservative opposition against immigration reform.

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Heritage Action Widens GOP’s Immigration Split

Jim DeMint’s new hard-right outfit is threatening any Republican considering a ‘yes.’ By Eleanor Clift.

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Eleanor Clift