Networks Not Airing Immigration Speech and the White House Is Furious, Will Utah Give Firing Squads a Chance? P.M. Links

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    President Obama will explain his immigration plan tonight, but broadcast networks ABC, NBC, and CBS are declining to air it. The White House isn't happy about that, obviously.

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