Immigration: An Impact on the U.S. Economy

    The impact of immigration can become a murky subject in the hands of politicians and pundits. Check out this article from the League of Women voters for a breakdown on immigration and the economy.
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    Guest Post from The League of Women Voters

    Immigration is an issue that impacts several other hot topic concerns for voters. In a world where “Homeland Security” is a household term and the sliding economy is a daily story in the news, the impact of immigration can become a murky subject in the hands of politicians and pundits. Check out this article from the League of Women voters for a breakdown on immigration and the economy.

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