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More than 500,000 Jobs Lost in November
The government reported on Friday morning that 533,000 jobs were cut in the month of November, making it the biggest job-loss in 24 years. More than 600,000 jobs were lost in December of 1974.
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Guest Worker Program Proposed in Utah
Utah business leaders with the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce proposed a plan to the state legislature that would allow undocumented immigrants to work in the state for two years and receive health insurance funded by a special guest worker tax. the plan addresses concerns made by local businesses who are concerned about keeping their workforces intact while abiding by state and federal laws.
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Pro-Amnesty Groups Lobbying Congress Today
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Two Georgia Counties Applying for 287(g)
Georgia's fourth largest and fastest growing county is looking to join forces with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to help enforce immigration laws. The county applied back in March for the 287(g) program and is still awaiting approval from ICE.
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Anti-Amnesty Chambliss Defeats Pro-Amnesty Martin in Georgia Senate Runoff
The Republicans avoided a super majority in the Senate on Tuesday with news that Senator Saxby Chambliss has won his re-election bid. Chambliss won just 49% of the vote during the November general election, forcing a runoff between him and the Democratic candidate Jim Martin.
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Pro-Amnesty Sen. Martinez Says He'll Retire
Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) announced on Tuesday that he will retire at the end of his term, which ends in 2010. Martinez pushed for an immigration reform bill and was one of the biggest Republican boosters for amnesty in the Senate.
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Shuler to Reintroduce The SAVE Act
Representative Heath Shuler (D-NC) plans to reintroduce The SAVE Act during the new Congressional session. The bill had 157 cosponsors, but the House leadership prevented a vote as Congress turned its attention to rising gas prices and the economy.
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Arizona Woman Sentenced for Hiring Illegal Aliens
The office manager of a Sierra Vista drywall firm was sentenced to jail for her role in the hiring of undocumented workers in Arizona's first Immigration and Customs Enforcement workplace raid.
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Reid Expects Passage of Amnesty
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he expects little resistance to a comprehensive immigration reform package during the next session of Congress. Although Reid said it's likely not to happen during President-elect Barack Obama's first 100 days, it probably could happen by spring.
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Apprehensions Decrease at New Mexico Border Fence
Apprehensions decreased by 67 percent in southern Luna County in New Mexico thanks to the construction of a border fence and increased resources. Also, the completion of a pedestrian fence in Santa Teresa has allowed for the re-deployment of agents to other areas.