White House's immigration plan raises GOP ire

White House says its bill is only a 'plan B'

Published: Feb 18 2013 06:44:30 AM EST Updated On: Feb 18 2013 11:26:17 AM EST

While Congress works on an immigration reform bill, similar work in the White House has set Republican lawmakers on edge.

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