DAYTON -- A group of Democratic and Republican senators who call themselves the "Gang of Eight" are once again pushing comprehensive immigration reform.
But some Republican members may not go along -- because of the health care law often called "Obamacare."
The health care law is not supposed to apply to illegal immigrants.
But Democrats have refused to say that the estimated 11 million immigrants now in our country illegally will not qualify for Obamacare if they're given some legal status short of citizenship.
We asked local people about this in our "Say What?" segment and found they have mixed opinions.
To read more about the issue see:
The Hill: Senate Rejects Ban on Allowing Former Illegal Immigrants' Healthcare Benefits
Congressional Research Service: Treatment of Noncitizens Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Forbes: Young Immigrants Fight for a Place and for Access to Health Care
And let us hear from you on our Facebook page.
But some Republican members may not go along -- because of the health care law often called "Obamacare."
The health care law is not supposed to apply to illegal immigrants.
But Democrats have refused to say that the estimated 11 million immigrants now in our country illegally will not qualify for Obamacare if they're given some legal status short of citizenship.
We asked local people about this in our "Say What?" segment and found they have mixed opinions.
To read more about the issue see:
The Hill: Senate Rejects Ban on Allowing Former Illegal Immigrants' Healthcare Benefits
Congressional Research Service: Treatment of Noncitizens Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Forbes: Young Immigrants Fight for a Place and for Access to Health Care
And let us hear from you on our Facebook page.