Monthly Archives: June 2003

Texas Lawmakers Aim to Curb Immigrant Smuggling

June 25, 2003
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WASHINGTON–Lawmakers heard testimony on the dangers of illegal immigrant smuggling and discussed ways to curb the practice Tuesday, citing the deaths of 19 people who were hidden in an unventilated trailer last month in Victoria, Texas.

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Ex-dialysis patient honored for ideals

June 22, 2003
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WASHINGTON – Dr. Robin Eady, the longest-surviving dialysis patient in the world, was presented with the Burl Osborne Organ Replacement Pioneer Award on Saturday.

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Former Cuban Refugee to Head Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services

June 21, 2003
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WASHINGTONThe Senate has unanimously confirmed Eduardo Aguirre Jr., a former Cuban refugee, to be the first director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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Lawmakers enroll in Spanish classes to reach Hispanic voters

June 19, 2003
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WASHINGTON _ Politicians of all stripes are jousting to capture the support of Hispanic voters, who are becoming ever more crucial to both parties’ future.

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Lawmakers honor ‘tough Texas woman’ who was POW in Iraq

June 13, 2003
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WASHINGTON – Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson sat quietly Thursday as a parade of members of Congress called her a role model, a hero and a great American.

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Bill would ease naturalization process for immigrants in U.S. military

June 5, 2003
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WASHINGTON _ Congress streamlined the naturalization process for thousands of legal immigrants serving in the military Wednesday, reducing the wait time for citizenship and allowing soldiers to take citizenship exams while posted overseas.

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