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As Congress moves forward with immigration reform, we take a look at how this issue connects to culture, business and families in the Northwest.Our region is home to a unique blend of immigrants who work in all parts of our economy — from high-tech to agriculture. This population already has a deeply-rooted history here. And its ranks are expanding rapidly.Proposals for comprehensive immigration reform address border security, employment verification, guest-worker programs and pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the US.

This week was faster than baseball and funnier than constitutional law

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Today's panel: Mike McGinn, Joni Balter, Rob McKenna and host Bill Radke

Is it a big deal for a member of Congress to skip a town hall with angry voters? Will the Trump Administration go after Washington state's legal marijuana business? Should Seattle tax soda and other sugary drinks? And is America's national pasttime too slow and boring?
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Our panel this week:

Bill Radke @KUOWRadke, host
Joni Balter @jbalter, host of Seattle Channel's Civic Cocktail
Rob McKenna @robmckenna, former Washington State Attorney General
Mike McGinn @mayormcginn, former Seattle mayor

Year started with KUOW: 2012
Year started with KUOW: 1985 – 1986, 1991 – 2004, 2012