| The Great Divide of Citizenship |
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Illegal immigrants whose children are legal residents by birth fear seeing their families split up if some in Congress get their way.
Maria Flores trekked with her four children across mountains into the United States, planning to earn some quick money and go back home to Mexico City.
Seven years later, she is still here. Her fifth child, Brandon Rodriguez, was born in the U.S., making him one citizen. ... |
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| A Quirky Sheriff Who's on the Move, Out in Front and Feeling Some |
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In his seven years at the helm of the nation's largest sheriff's department, Baca's quirky, innovative approach to crime fighting has endeared him to those who traditionally mistrust the police and made him one of the county's most successful politicians. ... |
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| American auto spending speeds out of control |
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It appears we've hit another consumer milestone, and it's not one we should be proud of, either.
Last year it was our savings rate. In 2005, for the first time since the Great Depression, the personal savings rate fell into negative territory.
This year consumers have hit another landmark. The majority of auto loans are now five years or longer. ... |
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| Time's short: Quick answers about Part D |
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More than 8 million seniors and people with disabilities have signed up for new Medicare prescription insurance plans since enrollment began in November. Others have enrolled in Medicare HMOs that include coverage.
Another estimated 8 million are eligible but lack drug coverage and haven't signed up for any of the new plans. The deadline for sign-up is May 15 - one week from tomorrow - and those who don't meet it face gaps in coverage and financial penalties if they enroll later. ... |
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