WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders on Friday offered a revised, $694 million bill to address the surge of immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border to rank-and-file members, hoping the changes would sway reluctant conservatives. Determined to head home for the five-week summer break with a political win, GOP leaders altered the bill, adding $35
House GOP Weighs New Border Bill Amidst Tea Party Opposition
The last-minute changes came after leaders were forced to abandon a scheduled vote on Thursday in the face of tea party opposition.