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Denver car-impound initiative has many foes

Nov. 2, 2009
A mandate to seize the vehicles of unlicensed drivers is called an attempt to target illegal immigrants. But the proposal's author wants to avoid 'a nightmare' with unsafe, uninsured motorists. Like their counterparts in cities across Colorado, Denver police decide when to seize cars from people...
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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