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Obama Takes Action on Immigration

2014-11-24 17:19:00| National Hog Farmer

P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama announced executive actions he is taking to provide relief and work permits to approximately 3.7 million undocumented parents of U.S. citizens. read more

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Newly emboldened GOP targets illegal immigration

2014-11-23 08:45:22| Electronics - Topix.net

Texas Republicans, ready to take advantage of a more conservative Legislature, are wasting no time pitching a harder line against illegal immigration. But policy differences in the GOP, along with opposition from Democrats, foreshadow a bitter debate when the new legislative session opens in January, especially over efforts to repeal a law allowing in-state college tuition to young people brought to the U.S. illegally.

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Immigration Activists Celebrate Bittersweet Victory After Obama Grants Relief

2014-11-21 18:47:44| Telecom - Topix.net

Teresa Galindo her grandson Daniel Cuenca and daughter Yanet Cuenca wave flags at the offices of 32BJ SEIU labor union, during a viewing party for President Barack Obama's speech on immigration policy reform Thursday in New York City. NEW YORK -- Shortly before President Barack Obama on Thursday night announced deportation relief that could benefit an estimated 4.4 million undocumented immigrants, Cesar Vargas already had a reason to celebrate.

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Utah business leaders say Congress must solve immigration problems

2014-11-21 11:42:22| Apparel - Topix.net

Utah business leaders want Congress to pass lasting immigration reform regardless of the program President Barack Obama outlines by executive order. But several of them at a roundtable discussion Thursday said the president's action would hinder his ability to work with lawmakers.

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