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WASHINGTON–President Barack Obama–for the second time in less than 24 hours–hits the Brady Briefing Room at the White House, at 11:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Last night, Obama read a statement–and took no questions–in the wake of the Boston bomb blasts. The event is open to the press–meaning–the expectation is he will take at least a few questions. What could be on the plate today: An update on the federal government response to the explosions and a boost to the bi-partisan immigration bill. Obama added to his schedule today a meeting with Sen. John McCain (R-Az.) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY.) two members of the “Gang of Eight” who drafted the sweeping immigration bill.

The “Gang of Eight” cancelled a press conference to unveil their immigration proposals, with everything eclipsed today by the Boston tragedy.

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