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Immigration debate

Should undocumented workers and illegal immigrants be deported? Vote now.

April 3, 2006
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There are about 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States.
According to a report by the Pew Hispanic Center, undocumented workers represent nearly 5 percent of America’s workforce, including 14 percent of construction workers and 24 percent of farm workers.
 
Which sentence best represents your views on immigration?
 
1. We need to have better control of our borders, deport those who illegally enter the United States, and punish those who hire undocumented workers.
 
2. Illegal aliens who have come to the United States to work should be given some way to apply for permanent, legal status.

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