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Deficit may trigger anti-illegal immigration ballot measure

Jul. 9, 2009
To save money, activists may try to cut aid for U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants. As California lawmakers struggle with a budget gap now grown to $26.3 billion, one of the hottest topics for many taxpayers is the cost to the state of illegal immigrants.
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MIAMI, July 23 (UPI) -- A new immigrant-rights campaign in Florida is aimed at lobbying Congress and discouraging local ordinances that target undocumented workers.

Immigration reform may divide families

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa