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President Barack Obama is concerned that the urgency for immigration reform 

, even as conservative leaders pressure lawmakers to act.

"There's already a broad coalition across America that's behind this effort, from business leaders to faith leaders to law enforcement," 

 after the government shutdown ended earlier this month.

 a year ago, are now being targeted by conservative groups. This week, more than 600 officials and activists came to Capitol Hill to meet with Republicans and make the conservative case for immigration reform.

On The Daily Circuit, we discuss where the interests of the business community and anti-tax leaders fit with the interests of longtime immigration reform advocates. What kind of bill could ultimately get enough votes to pass?

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