Immigration, Food Friday, Norman Rockwell

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• Reporter Says Congress Could Tackle Some Immigration Reform Issues

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  Although sweeping immigration reform seems to be off the table in the U.S. House of Representatives, there might still be hope for reform movement this legislative session, at least in part, according to a USA Today reporter.

  Alan Gomez, an immigration reporter for the newspaper, said House Speaker John Boehner has asked U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham to gauge interest in immigration reform in a piecemeal effort.

  Gomez said that although Boehner said he wouldn’t pass the U.S. Senate’s comprehensive bill, he is still encouraging the House to address immigration reform through five House bills still under consideration. The bills address immigration enforcement, increasing the number of visas given to foreign workers, but none of them deal with the issue of citizenship.

  “There’s a lot of resistance to that in some of the more conservative corners of the House,” said Gomez.

• Immigration Update

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  USA Today immigration reporter shares updates on immigration reform in the House after Speaker Boehner said earlier in the week that the House had no intention of voting on the Senate’s comprehensive immigration bill.

• Food Friday: Orphan Dishes

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  This Food Friday, we learn how to make “orphan dishes”–those foods that no one touches on the holiday table–more popular. Orphan dishes include, but are not limited to, brussel sprouts, green beans, yams, and cranberry sauce.

• New Biography Examines The Work and Life Of Norman Rockwell

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  For decades, his art was the quintissential depiction of the ideal American life. A biographer explores the life and art of Norman Rockwell.