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It's Tough Being an Immigrant, Unless You're Richnew

The Dallas Morning News recently reported that City Hall is looking to create a regional center under a federal program that offers green cards and a shot at permanent residency to immigrants willing to invest $500,000 or $1 million in the city.
Dallas Observer  |  Patrick Williams  |  12-07-2009  |  Immigration

The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Poorer in Connecticutnew

A new report from Connecticut Voices for Children (CVC), a research and advocacy group for low-income families with offices in New Haven and Hartford, offers a stark analysis: Connecticut is the only state in the nation to see a significant decline in the real wages of the poorest 20 percent of state residents.
New Haven Advocate  |  Jim Motavalli  |  06-10-2008  |  Economy

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