Monday, October 4, 2010

Election Project --Immigration

Is immigration an issue you feel is important in the 2010 governor's race? Check out these links to find out more about this complex issue.

This first resource comes from an independant organization (procon.org) whose goal is to provide both sides of the issue. Take a look at this first to get an idea about why immigration has become a divisive issue. http://immigration.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000842

Now read some current issues in the state of MA. These are from newspapers reporting about policies and bills that the state has passed or is considering regarding immigration.

Article from the NY Times on the State Senate's approval of a bill.
www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/us/28mass.html?_r=1

Boston.com's article on the Senate's vote
www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/05/mass_senate_pas.html

Immigration and health care in MA
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=1&did=1830924011&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1286203063&clientld=4399

Immigration and economic struggles in MA
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=3&did=1783669541&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1286203063&clientld=4399

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