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Npr: Activists Seek Halt to Worker Deportation
Learn about a controversial "crackdown" on illegal immigrants and the advocates who are seeking to stop the deportation of immigrant workers. From "Morning Edition," February 15, 2007.
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Npr: Bank Defends Credit Cards for Illegal Immigrants
Should illegal immigrants be able to get credit cards? The Bank of America's "pilot program" that offers illegal immigrants credit cards is being tested in Los Angeles. Learn about it in this "All Things Considered" report.
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Npr: Should u.s. Businesses Market to Illegal Immigrants?
Should credit cards be offered to illegal immigrants? "Talk of the Nation" guests, Miriam Jordan and Bob Justich, discuss the Bank of America's controversial credit card program.
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Npr: Colorado Finds Anti Immigration Law Costly
Colorado passed immigration laws that, according to heads of state agencies, are costing more money than they save. Listen to "Day to Day" to learn more.
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Npr: County Tries, and Fails, to Find the Costs of Illegals
Do illegal immigrants cost U.S. taxpayers? Efforts have been made to see if immigrants are costing American citizens or if immigrants are contributing to the economy. Learn more in this "All Things Considered" report.
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Npr: Arrested Immigrants' Families Struggle in Iowa
Undocumented workers in Iowa were arrested in December, 2006. Concerned parish priest, Father Jim Miller, "describes how he aided the workers' families who didn't know the details of their loved ones whereabouts."
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Npr: Rallies Across Country Protest Immigration Policies
Over Labor Day weekend (2006), immigrant-rights activists rallied for legal status of undocumented workers. Learn more in this "All Things Considered" report, and check out a link to more on "The Immigration Debate."
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Npr: College Admissions Game: Opting Out of College for a Blue Collar Life
Why would a school counselor tell students to say "no" to college? Read and listen to a "Weekend Edition Sunday" report that explores the "blue-collar option," the "risks of bypassing college," and how college is a "costly mistake for...
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Npr: College Admissions Game: Community College Only Path to Higher Ed for Many
Community colleges enroll over 45 percent of all U.S. college students. What makes community colleges so appealing to many? Read or listen to this "Day to Day" report and find the answer. Also included are links to information on college...
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Npr: Educators React to No Child Left Behind
Listen to Joel Packer, "director of education policy and practice with the National Education Association," discuss how educators have reacted to proposed changes to No Child Left Behind. From "News & Notes," (January, 2007).
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Npr: Students Discuss Music Downloading
The Recording Industry Association of America is attempting to stop music file sharing. Listen to two students react to the RIAA's "deals" with students who are swapping songs illegally.
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Npr: Iraq War's Effects Seen, Felt in High School's Halls
Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas, has strong ties to the Iraq war. This "All Things Considered" report explores those ties and how the Iraq conflict has deeply affected the school community.
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Npr: Report Recommends Changes to 'No Child' Act
In 2007, there are plans to make changes to the No Child Left Behind Act, and, as expected, there are debates surrounding this and the related budget changes. Listen to a "News & Notes" report on this and the reactions of the...
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Npr: Lebanon Standoff Highlights' Refugees Plight
A June 2007 interview with Palestinian's living in Lebanese refugee camps highlighting the poor living conditions endured by the Palestinian refugees making up almost 10% of Lebanon's population. Audio also available.
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Npr: Deep in the Jungle, Coca Sill Thrives
Provides a look at how efforts to produce Cocaine inside of Columbia have changed since the massive anti-drug effort was launched in 2000 with the help of the United States. Also provides audio and links to other stories.
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Npr: Cyprus Complicates Turkey's Efforts to Join Eu
A radio broadcast that examines Turkey's problems with joining the European Union posed by its relationship with Cyprus.
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Npr: Eighth Person Arrested in u.k. Bombing Plot
A July 2, 2007 broadcast that reports on the arrest of eight suspects in a foiled London bombing plot. Provides links to related news stories.
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Npr: u.s. Lawmaker Push for Action on Uzbekistan
A May 2006 audio news story that looks at the human rights situation in Uzbekistan and the American response. [4:00]
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Npr: The 'Disappeared' in Sri Lanka
A September 2006 audio story [5:53] on the growing frequency of kidnappings by Tamil Tigers guerrillas and now possibly by government forces.
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Npr: Indonesia Marks Successes in Terrorism Fight
A July 2007 analysis of Indonesia's successful campaign to destroy Jemaah Islamiyah, an Islamic extremist terror group. Provides links to a more in-depth audio analysis as well as to related stories.
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Npr: China Resists Emission Caps in Climate Policy
A four minute audio clip from June 2007 that examines China's official response to international demands that its carbon emissions be reduced. Provides links to related stories.
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Npr: N. Korea Shuts Reactor, Calls for End to Sanctions
A July 15, 2007 news article detailing the shut down of North Korea's nuclear reactor, the terms of agreement leading to the shut down and reaction from countries around the region. Also provides audio links exploring the story in...
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Npr: A Correspondent Finds Afghans' Optimism Waning
A June 2007 analysis based on interviews with average Afghan citizens detailing their waning enthusiasm for the ongoing war with the Taliban. Also provides links to related stories.
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Npr: Afghan Opium Defies u.s. Led Attacks
An April 2007 news story detailing the failures and frustration with eradicating Afghanistan's lucrative poppy crop.