Immigration drops off the political calendar

"Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., an author of the bipartisan Senate bill, said last week that no action is likely unless President Bush, who supports the Senate approach, forces Republican congressional leaders to the negotiating table. 'If he wants to put this as a prime issue before the Congress, he can do it; he can influence the Republican leadership,' Kennedy said. 'This requires presidential attention and leadership. Without it, we're going to have a difficult time.'" USA Today, Sept. 4, 2006.