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First Word: Obama's backup immigration plan

The Obama administration is downplaying its draft immigration proposal, saying it's only a plan B if lawmakers don't come up with their own sweeping bill. The
President Obama speaking at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Va. on Feb. 7, 2013. (File photo by Charles Dharapak/AP)
President Obama speaking at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Va. on Feb. 7, 2013.

The Obama administration is downplaying its draft immigration proposal, saying it's only a plan B if lawmakers don't come up with their own sweeping bill. The president's plan obtained by USA Today would reportedly allow illegal immigrants to become legal permanent residents after eight years.

Here's a look at some of the other headlines that caught our eye this afternoon. Tune in at 10pm ET on msnbc.

  • Obama’s plan sees 8-year wait for illegal immigrants
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