Fix immigration issue, Phoenix mayor says

The Associated Press

Published: 01.26.2008

Mayors from across the country, including Phil Gordon of Phoenix, said Friday that Congress is unlikely to act on the nation's immigration problems this year and blasted lawmakers for what they called irresponsible procrastination.

"The message that immigration reform - comprehensive and practicable - is not going to be addressed for a year or two is unacceptable. It's outrageous," Gordon said. "This country is in an economic, public safety and a social crisis because immigration hasn't been addressed at the level that it needs to be addressed at - and that's at Congress."