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If mayors were calling the shots, you would get comprehensive immigration reform in a day.

Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence, R.I. His remarks were made when the border wall dispute had kept the federal government partially closed for more than a month. Now, the White House and Congress have three weeks to work out a border security deal -- or potentially face another shutdown.

Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence, R.I. His remarks were made when the border wall dispute had kept the federal government partially closed for more than a month. Now, the White House and Congress have three weeks to work out a border security deal -- or potentially face another shutdown.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.