As a bipartisan group of senators continue to hammer out an immigration reform deal, one Republican lawmaker is apologizing for comments he made about undocumented workers. Rep. Don Young of Alaska referred to them as “wetbacks.” Republican leaders immediately denounced the comments on Friday. “Congressman Young’s remarks were offensive and beneath the dignity of the office he holds,” said House Speaker John Boehner in a statement. “I don’t care why he said it – there’s no excuse and it warrants an immediate apology.” RNC Chairman Reince Priebus also slammed Young's comments, saying they "do not represent the beliefs of the Republican Party."
Here's a look at some of the headlines we're following Monday:
- Senators warn immigration bill still needs work
- Report: NRA to unveil school safety plan
- Dana Milbank op-ed: Obama too little, too late on guns
- Nevermind new gun laws – NRA keeps weakening the existing ones
- Rep. Castro says Perry will be hurt by Medicaid stance in 2016
- Gallup poll: ‘Unwilling to compromise’ is GOP’s biggest sin with voters
- Ed Gillespie says GOP platform will never include same-sex marriage
- Greg Sargent: Will the GOP base allow the Party to evolve?
- New York Magazine’s 47 Minutes with Jack Abramoff
- Sanford looks to clear second hurdle in South Carolina runoff
- Painful payment for Afghan debt: A daughter, 6
- Scott Brown sub hosts on 'The O'Reilly Factor'