Election 2008: What’s At Stake?

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Immigration a Big Issue in Arizona State Senate Race

August 19th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Arizona State Rep. Russell Pearce (AP Photo)
Illegal immigration may have fallen from the national spotlight during this election season, but in some places it’s still a big local issue, as News 21 found in Pennsylvania. Now, according to the East Valley Tribune, the Republican primary candidates in a state Senate race in Mesa, Ariz., are […]

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Editorial Praises Ariz. Gov. After Immigration Enforcement Veto

May 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

As Arizona grapples with the state’s large undocumented immigrant population, Gov. Janet Napolitano last Monday vetoed a bill that would have required all police officers and sheriffs to enforce immigration laws by partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, or by receiving immigration training. Napolitano said the hefty price tag, which could top $100 […]

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