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N.D. chamber, companies call on Congress for immigration reform

May 24, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK — Don Morton, a senior director with Microsoft Corp. in Fargo, said Thursday the country’s immigration laws are archaic and need to be reformed to meet the workforce demands of the state’s growing and high-tech industries. Continue Reading

Minnesota senators pass immigrant education bill

May 1, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL Minnesota senators approved a plan that supporters say would bring the dream of attending college closer to reality for students like Deisy Rivera. Continue Reading

Letter: Immigration proposal needs tough addendum

May 1, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

The “reform” in comprehensive immigration reform” is a sham because our immigration laws, if properly enforced, work fine. The problem is enforcement, which is lacking. Continue Reading

Immigrant higher education bill pushed

April 2, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

ST. PAUL More students could attend college if a plan allowing undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges is approved, a Minnesota lawmaker argues. Continue Reading

Silver Bay woman becomes citizen in state’s largest ceremony

March 7, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle

On Jan. 24, Cristina Manahan of Silver Bay and more than 1,300 immigrants from 100 countries became citizens of the United States. Continue Reading

SD bill urges prenatal care for illegal immigrants

March 4, 2013 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) A South Dakota Senate committee is considering a bill that would provide prenatal care to pregnant women who are in the country illegally.
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Bipartisan coalition backs Hunhoff on prenatal care to illegal immigrants

February 24, 2013 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE Legislation that would provide prenatal services to pregnant women who are illegal immigrants in South Dakota narrowly won approval Friday in the state House of Representatives.
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Column: Another side of the immigration debate

February 20, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

The Acosta family is one of millions whose fate hangs in the balance as President Barack Obama tries to convince Congress that it’s time to overhaul our immigration laws. Continue Reading

LETTER: Radical Muslims seek to eliminate Christians

February 16, 2013 in The Daily Republic

I am afraid our biggest problem is with the Muslim footprint in the country.
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As others see it: Time for an overhaul

January 31, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

Nothing says immigration reform like resounding political clout wielded by Hispanic voters. Continue Reading