Top Dems Make Final Pitch To Caucus For Border Compromise

(Politico) SARAH FERRIS 06/21/2019 09:58 AM House Democrats will soon vote on a move that some of its members once considered unthinkable: Delivering billions of dollars to the Trump administration to confront the migrant crisis at the southern border. Democrats appear likely to pass a border funding bill next week that its own members describe as a compromise with most of the money going toward humanitarian efforts and none for enforcement at the border. Key groups including the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus now suggest they will support the effort on the floor lining up a victory for Democratic leaders after some members initially revolted at the idea of sending more money to Trumps handpicked border officials. What was presented to me seemed like a very good compromise" Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) a leader of the Hispanic Caucus said Thursday. Thats why I think youre going to see more members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus voting for it." Much of the exact language is things we really like theres no money for ICE agents or ICE roundups or anything like that" added Rep. Mark Pocan co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. But I think the devils always in the details."