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In the Debate Over Immigration and Deportations, the Facts Matter–Rebuttal
- August 17, 2011
- Category: Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Congress, Obama, Secure Communities, White House Blog
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The August 2011 White House Blog on immigration has an article by Cecilia Munoz, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. “Fixing the broken immigration system so that it meets America’s economic and security needs has been and continues to be a priority for President Obama.” See My Rebuttal:

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In the Debate Over Immigration and Deportations, the Facts Matter–Rebuttal