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Author of state immigration law says it appears to be working
TULSA Okla.
Reports that Hispanic children are leaving Tulsa Public Schools indicates that Oklahoma's tough new immigration law is working, according to the law's authors.
Sep 17, 2007, 11:13
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Immigrants use fraction of amount they contribute to Ark. economy
LITTLE ROCK
A report prepared for legislators says Arkansas pays about $170 million a year to educate, imprison and provide services to immigrants a fraction of the amount, according to a separate study, that they contribute to the state's economy.
Aug 13, 2007, 22:23
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Ore. study cites high drug use among Hispanics trying to adapt
PORTLAND Ore.
A study led by an Oregon State University sociologist runs counter to some assumptions that Hispanic immigrants tend to bring their drug habits with them to the United States.
Aug 13, 2007, 22:22
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Immigration protests by seven college students set to end Sunday
PHOENIX
A hunger strike intended to draw attention to a proposal in Congress to give children of illegal immigrants the chance to become U.S. citizens is drawing to a close.
Aug 7, 2007, 12:49
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School to use picture book to lure Hispanic men to college
MERCED Calif.
Educators in Merced are using fotonovelas, graphic novels popular in Mexico, to attract Hispanic students to the local junior college.
Aug 7, 2007, 12:02
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Judge's ruling against Pennsylvania town's anti-illegal immigrant law could have broader impact
HAZLETON Pennsylvania
A federal judge's ruling that a Pennsylvania city may not enforce its tough anti-illegal immigration law could decide the fate of copycat measures adopted in other communities around the U.S.
Jul 28, 2007, 20:09
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NW Ark. college offers program for Spanish-speaking students
BENTONVILLE Ark.
Making the jump from high school to college can be difficult enough, let alone taking classes in a language other than your native tongue.
Jul 28, 2007, 19:49
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Texas leads nation in teen birth rate, study says
HOUSTON
Texas had the nation's highest birth rate among teenagers ages 15 to 19 in 2004, according to a newly released study of children's health.
Jul 27, 2007, 21:35
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U.S.: Immigrants earning less, their children's progress up economic ladder slows
NEW YORK
The promise of the American dream continues to lure immigrants to U.S. shores, but the tide of opportunity is turning against the latest wave of new arrivals, according to a new report.
Jul 27, 2007, 21:33
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Judge strikes down Hazleton's illegal immigrant law
HAZLETON Pa.
A federal judge on Thursday struck down the city of Hazleton's tough crackdown on illegal immigrants, ruling unconstitutional a law that has been emulated by towns and cities around the nation.
Jul 27, 2007, 21:28