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Obama, Senate Focus On Immigration/AP NewsMinute

Associated Press — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:42:34 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first votes in the full Senate on immigration overhaul are set for this afternoon to determine whether or not debate will move forward on the issue. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is inviting law enforcement, labor and business leaders to the White House to show they support an immigration overhaul. Obama will spea

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GOP Roadmap Calls For Immigration Reform

Associated Press — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:44:02 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican National Committee is endorsing comprehensive immigration reform as part of a multi-step roadmap designed to improve the GOP's brand among minority voters who overwhelmingly backed Democrats last fall

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U.S. Chamber Makes Immigration Overhaul Top Priority

Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:58:15 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says the organization is joining forces with labor, faith organizations, law enforcement and ethnic groups to push for comprehensive immigration reform

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Supreme Court Rejects Portions Of Arizona's Immigration Law

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:24:03 +0000

The Nation's High Court ruling did not reject a portion of the controversial law that allows police to check the immigration status of people suspected of being in the country illegally

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Ariz. Migrant Case Could Lead To Sweeping Changes

Associated Press — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:48:25 +0000

PHOENIX (AP) — The United States could see an official about-face in the coming months in how it confronts illegal immigration if the Supreme Court follows through on its suggestion to let local police enforce the most controversial part of Arizona's immigration law

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Immigration Sweep Includes Casper Arrest

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:42:36 +0000

DENVER (AP) — Federal officials say they arrested 94 immigrants in Colorado and Wyoming who were convicted of serious crimes, immigration violations, or were immigration fugitives.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say Monday the arrests were part of six-day nationwide sweep that resulted in more than 3,100 total arrests

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Immigration Officers Arrest 94 In Colo., Wyo

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:39:18 +0000

DENVER (AP) — Federal officials say they arrested 94 immigrants in Colorado and Wyoming who were convicted of serious crimes, immigration violations, or were immigration fugitives.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say Monday the arrests were part of six-day nationwide sweep that resulted in more than 3,100 total arrests

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Illegal Alien Students Face Obstacles After College

Associated Press — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:38:13 +0000

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When Rhode Island became the 13th state to allow in-state tuition for illegal immigrants at public colleges, supporters heralded the move as one that would give students the kind of advanced education they need to succeed in the workforce.

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Man Shot While Fleeing US-Mexico Border

Associated Press — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:14:02 +0000

SAN DIEGO — A man who fired a starter pistol as he fled border inspectors was wounded after two officers shot at him at the nation's busiest border crossing Thursday.

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