Cox Washington Reporter Eunice Moscoso http://www.coxwashington.com The latest headlines from CoxWashington en-us Copyright 2008, Cox Newspapers Inc., CoxWashington Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:44:23 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 5 Cornyn Shoo-In For GOP Leadership Post http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/13/2008/11/17/CORNYN_SENATE14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/13/2008/11/17/CORNYN_SENATE14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:08:07 EST (Released Thursday) Sen. John Cornyn of Texas appears to be a shoo-in for a high-level leadership position: chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Feds Issue Final Rule On E-Verify http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/14/2008/11/17/E_VERIFY_15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/14/2008/11/17/E_VERIFY_15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:05:42 EST (Released Friday) Starting next year, most federal contractors must prove that their employees are in the United States legally. Latinos Support Obama In Big Numbers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/5/2008/11/06/LATINOS_ELECTION06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/5/2008/11/06/LATINOS_ELECTION06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:56:16 EST The 2008 presidential election put to bed at least one political myth — that Latinos won't vote for a black candidate. Groups Protect "New American" Voters http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/29/2008/10/29/LATINO_NEWVOTERS30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/29/2008/10/29/LATINO_NEWVOTERS30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:29:53 EDT Labor unions, civil liberties groups and Hispanic organizations are gearing up to protect a unique segment of voters: new Americans. Precincts Prepare For Problems On Election Day http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/10/27/VOTING_BACK_UP_PLAN26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/10/27/VOTING_BACK_UP_PLAN26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:30:43 EDT The operative word for precincts around the country bracing for a possible ground swell of voters on Nov. 4: back-up. Hispanics Account For Half Of U.S. Population Growth http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/22/2008/10/23/LATINOS_GROWTH23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/22/2008/10/23/LATINOS_GROWTH23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:27:57 EDT Hispanics account for more than half of the U.S. population growth this decade, an increase spurred more by births than immigration, a study released Thursday found. States Hiring Thousands Of New Bilingual Workers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/12/2008/10/13/BILINGUAL_VOTING12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/12/2008/10/13/BILINGUAL_VOTING12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:32:14 EDT Counties around the nation are beefing up the ranks of bilingual poll-workers as they adjust to an increasingly large foreign-born population. College Students Facing Barriers To Voting http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/8/2008/10/10/VOTING_COLLEGE05_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/8/2008/10/10/VOTING_COLLEGE05_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:38:49 EDT College students could have an enormous impact on the November election, but some may have trouble casting a ballot. Pace Of Illegal Immigration Slows, Study Finds http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2/2008/10/02/ILLEGAL_ESTIMATES03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2/2008/10/02/ILLEGAL_ESTIMATES03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:44:16 EDT The flow of illegal immigration into the United States has declined in the past few years, a study released Thursday found. Was The Bailout Bill Vote A Public Revolt? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/09/30/BAILOUT_TEXAS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/2008/09/30/BAILOUT_TEXAS01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:32:14 EDT Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, has a message for the thousands of people who called his office expressing contempt for the financial bailout legislation: I hear you. Candidates Spar In Spanish Over Immigration http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/17/2008/09/17/CAMPAIGN_IMMIG18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/17/2008/09/17/CAMPAIGN_IMMIG18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:27:58 EDT Immigration has emerged as an issue in the presidential election — but only in Spanish. Report: Several Swing States Not Ready For 2008 Election http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/16/2008/09/16/VOTING_PROBLEMS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/16/2008/09/16/VOTING_PROBLEMS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:48:47 EDT Several contested states — including Florida — are not ready for the 2008 elections, a report released Tuesday found. House Republicans Hold Forum On Illegal Immigrant Criminals http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/11/2008/09/11/IMMIG_SEPT11_ANNIV12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/11/2008/09/11/IMMIG_SEPT11_ANNIV12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:25:10 EDT Army Staff Sgt. Anita Shaw spoke emotionally Thursday about receiving a call in Iraq, during her second tour of duty, that her son Jamiel, a high school football star in Los Angeles, had been killed. Police have charged an illegal immigrant believed to be a gang member with the crime. MLK Memorial Clears Major Hurdle http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/4/2008/09/08/MLK_MEMORIAL05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/4/2008/09/08/MLK_MEMORIAL05_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:32:16 EDT (Released Thursday) The Martin Luther King Jr. national memorial cleared a major hurdle Thursday, and organizers said they hoped to begin construction on or before Nov. 1. McCain Wages Battle For Latino Votes http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/31/2008/09/01/GOP_LATINOS_McCAIN01.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/31/2008/09/01/GOP_LATINOS_McCAIN01.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:21:17 EDT John McCain, who received more than 70 percent of the Latino vote in his most recent Senate re-election bid in Arizona, is struggling to attract Hispanic voters nationwide. Number Of Hispanic Students Doubles; One In Five Speak English With Difficulty http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/26/2008/08/26/HISPANIC_STUDENTS27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/26/2008/08/26/HISPANIC_STUDENTS27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:53:40 EDT The number of Hispanic students in the nation's public schools is increasing rapidly, and nearly one-fifth have difficulty speaking English, a new study found. Feds Cancel "Self-Deport" Program After Few Takers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/22/2008/08/22/SELF_DEPORT23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/22/2008/08/22/SELF_DEPORT23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:16:13 EDT A controversial pilot program that allowed illegal immigrants to turn themselves in for deportation will be discontinued after only eight people volunteered, federal officials said Friday. Immigration Reduction Groups Frustrated With Presidential Choices http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/10/2008/08/11/IMMIG_PRESIDENT10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/8/10/2008/08/11/IMMIG_PRESIDENT10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:27:16 EDT Americans who are angry about illegal immigration have one word for the top presidential contenders: frustration. Study: Thousands of Illegal Immigrants Leaving U.S. http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/30/2008/07/30/ILLEGAL_DECLINE31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/30/2008/07/30/ILLEGAL_DECLINE31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:41:22 EDT Illegal immigrants are going home. Legal Questions Still Surround John McCain's Birth in the Panama Canal Zone http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/3/2008/07/28/NATURAL_BORN04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/3/2008/07/28/NATURAL_BORN04_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:51:13 EDT (Released July 3) WASHINGTON — Is Sen. John McCain a natural-born citizen? Or is he ineligible to be president? Obama Makes Big Strides With Latino Voters http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/25/2008/07/24/HISPANICS_PRESIDENT25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/07/25/2008/07/24/HISPANICS_PRESIDENT25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:18:53 EDT Sen. Barack Obama, who struggled to attract Hispanic voters in the Democratic primary, now has a commanding lead with the group, a study released Thursday found. Realtors Pushing "Silver Card" Visa for Foreign Retirees http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/22/2008/07/17/SILVER_VISA22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/22/2008/07/17/SILVER_VISA22_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:50:18 EDT (Released June 22) Fashion Models Could Get More Visas http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/18/2008/07/17/FASHION_VISA19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/06/18/2008/07/17/FASHION_VISA19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:47:43 EDT (Released June 18) Hispanic Lawmakers Denounce 'Inhumane' Immigration Raids http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/21/RAIDS_CHILDREN21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/21/RAIDS_CHILDREN21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:45:54 EDT Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Tuesday accused federal agents of conducting "inhumane" immigration raids that hurt children, including many U.S. citizens. Immigration Debate Returns to Senate This Week http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/20/IMMIG_CONGRESS_20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/20/IMMIG_CONGRESS_20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:45:18 EDT The Senate dives back into the immigration debate this week, with a possible vote looming on a measure that would give temporary visas to farm workers who are in the United States illegally. U.S. Companies Recruiting More Workers in Puerto Rico http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/18/IMMIG_PUERTO18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/18/IMMIG_PUERTO18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:43:16 EDT Some American companies — facing a crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants and difficulties in using temporary worker programs — are venturing south to solve their labor woes, to Puerto Rico. Texas Border Mayors Sue Homeland Secretary Chertoff http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/17/BORDER_LAWSUIT17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/17/BORDER_LAWSUIT17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:42:11 EDT Mayors from several Texas border cities filed a class action lawsuit Friday against Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to stop the building of a border fence along the Rio Grande. Immigrants Less Integrated Than a Century Ago http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/13/ASSIMILATE13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/13/ASSIMILATE13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:37:53 EDT Current immigrants — especially Mexicans — are less assimilated than those 100 years ago, a study to be released Tuesday found. Critics: Federal Employee Verification System Would Cripple SSA http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/07/IMMIG_ENFORCE_07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/07/IMMIG_ENFORCE_07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:32:30 EDT Forcing companies to use a government system to verify the legal status of workers would cause thousands of citizens and legal residents to be initially rejected for work and cripple the Social Security Administration, critics told Congress Tuesday. Study: Fewer Immigrants Sending Money Home Regularly http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/01/REMITTANCES_DROP01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/05/01/REMITTANCES_DROP01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:26:46 EDT Fewer immigrants from Latin America are regularly sending money to their home countries because of the slumping U.S. economy and a growing "anti-immigrant" climate, a survey released Wednesday found. GOP, Democratic Senators Assail Real I.D. http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/30/REAL_ID30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/30/REAL_ID30_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:24:56 EDT Senators from both sides of the aisle assailed the REAL I.D. Act Tuesday as a gigantic unfunded mandate for states and an affront to the privacy of Americans. Countries Refuse to Take Back Thousands of Illegal Immigrants http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/27/IMMIG_TAKEBACK27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/27/IMMIG_TAKEBACK27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Sat, 31 May 2008 12:22:20 EDT The United States is facing a major obstacle in its efforts to deport thousands of illegal immigrants, including many convicted felons: their home countries don't want them back. Feds Receive Record Number of Applications for High-Tech Visas http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/11/HIGH_TECH_VISAS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/11/HIGH_TECH_VISAS11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:13:12 EDT Requests for H-1B visas reached an all-time high this year, with nearly 163,000 applications received in five days, federal officials said Thursday. Chertoff Defends Immigration Raids, Detentions http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/IMMIG_CHERTOFF06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/IMMIG_CHERTOFF06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:58:19 EDT Homeland Secretary Michael Chertoff on Wednesday defended the administration's treatment of legal and illegal immigrants during workplace raids and at detention facilities. Senators Blast Chertoff on Citizenship Delays http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/CHERTOFF_SENATE1STLEDE_06.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/06/CHERTOFF_SENATE1STLEDE_06.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:58:16 EDT Democratic senators blasted the nation's top homeland security official Wednesday for a backlog in citizenship applications that could keep hundreds of thousands from voting in the 2008 election. Lawmakers Push for Seasonal Immigrant Visas http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/02/SEASONAL_VISAS02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/04/02/SEASONAL_VISAS02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:52:58 EDT GOP lawmakers said Tuesday they would try to force a bill to the House floor to increase seasonal visas for foreign workers. Immigration Fades in Presidential Race, Could Emerge in Congressional Contests http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/IMMIG_ELECTION30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/30/IMMIG_ELECTION30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:49:43 EDT A few months ago, GOP presidential hopefuls were trying to prove who was tougher on illegal immigrants and Democrats were debating whether to give them driver's licenses. Critics Bash Federal Employee Verification System http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/26/E_VERIFY26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/26/E_VERIFY26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:45:08 EDT Forcing U.S. companies to use a government system to verify the legal status of employees would result in hundreds of thousands of citizens and legal residents being initially rejected for work, critics said Tuesday. Socialist Policies Spur Venezuelans to Leave http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/VENEZUELA_EXODUS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/23/VENEZUELA_EXODUS23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:43:11 EDT Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his dream of "21st Century socialism" have spurred thousands to leave the South American nation, slowly creating a middle- and upper-class diaspora in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere. Democrats, Republicans Push Immigration Enforcement Bills http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/07/IMMIG_ENFORCE07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/07/IMMIG_ENFORCE07_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:30:52 EDT Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing bills that crack down on illegal immigration, keeping the issue alive in Congress during a volatile election year. Chertoff Defends Immigration Raids, Detentions http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/06/IMMIG_CHERTOFF06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/03/06/IMMIG_CHERTOFF06_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:29:37 EDT Homeland Secretary Michael Chertoff on Wednesday defended the administration's treatment of legal and illegal immigrants during workplace raids and at detention facilities. ProAmerica Web Site to Shut Down http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/29/PRO_AMERICA29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/29/PRO_AMERICA29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:25:18 EDT A Web site that allowed companies to post a pledge not to hire illegal immigrants is shutting down Friday because of a lack of financial support. Latinos Hit Hard by Mortgage Crisis http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/29/LATINOS_SUBPRIME29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/29/LATINOS_SUBPRIME29_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:25:15 EDT The Latino community has been hit hard by the sub-prime mortgage crisis and the situation could get worse, the president of a Hispanic civil rights group told Congress on Thursday. Government to Increase Fines for Businesses That Hire Illegal Immigrants http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/23/IMMIG_ENFORCE_23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/23/IMMIG_ENFORCE_23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:20:42 EDT The government said Friday it will soon increase fines against employers who hire illegal immigrants by 25 percent, the first hike in almost a decade. Some Conservatives Angry at McCain Hispanic Outreach Adviser http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/15/MCCAIN_IMMIG15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/15/MCCAIN_IMMIG15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:14:54 EDT Sen. John McCain appears to be mending many fences with conservatives lately, but groups that advocate stronger immigration controls are still angry about policies that he's supported. Teen U.S. Citizen Terrified at Immigration Raid http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/14/CITIZEN_RAIDS14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/14/CITIZEN_RAIDS14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:13:32 EDT Marie Justeen Mancha, an American citizen and high school student from Reidsville, Ga., told lawmakers Wednesday that she was terrified when four federal agents stormed into her house, screaming, "Police! Illegals!" Immigration Projected to Drive U.S. Population Growth to 438 Million in 2050 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/12/POP_GROWTH_12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/12/POP_GROWTH_12_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:11:42 EDT The U.S. population will reach 438 million in 2050, with 82 percent of the growth coming from immigrants and their U.S.-born descendants, a study released Monday projected. Clinton Holds Big Advantage with Latino Voters http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/07/HISPANIC_VOTE07_2NDLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/07/HISPANIC_VOTE07_2NDLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:06:15 EDT Sen. Hillary Clinton made an impressive showing with Latino voters on Super Tuesday, giving her strong support in New York, New Jersey and New Mexico and helping to deliver to her the grand prize of California, despite a strong push by Sen. Barack Obama to woo Latino voters in that delegate-rich state. Should the United States Mandate 'Integration' Courses? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/03/CULTURAL_IMMERSION_03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/03/CULTURAL_IMMERSION_03_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:03:09 EDT In Germany, many immigrants must pass a 600-hour language course and another 30 hours on the country's legal system, culture and history. Hispanic Group Asks Cable TV to Stop 'Hate Speech' http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/01/HATE_SPEECH1STLEDE_COX01.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/02/01/HATE_SPEECH1STLEDE_COX01.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:01:54 EDT A Hispanic civil rights organization on Thursday called on the nation's largest cable news channels to stop "parroting hate speech" and "demonizing the Hispanic community." Mini 'Telenovelas' Support Obama http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/26/OBAMA_TELENOVELA26_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/26/OBAMA_TELENOVELA26_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:57:42 EDT Supporters of Sen. Barack Obama, who has had trouble attracting Latino voters, have embraced a traditional Hispanic form of entertainment to push their candidate — telenovelas. GOP Candidates Talk Tough on Learning English, Advertise in Spanish http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/23/ELEX_ENGLISH_ONLY23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/23/ELEX_ENGLISH_ONLY23_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:55:27 EDT GOP presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani garners screaming applause when he says that immigrants must learn to read, write and speak English to become U.S. citizens. Group Launches 'Lou Dobbs for President' Site http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/17/DRAFT_DOBBS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/17/DRAFT_DOBBS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:50:56 EDT A group that seeks stronger immigration controls launched a Web site Wednesday that could be used to try to draft CNN anchor Lou Dobbs to be a presidential candidate. Should Mexico Get More Green Cards? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/15/MEXICO_VISAS15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/15/MEXICO_VISAS15_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:48:40 EDT In 2006, the United States issued about 2,500 permanent immigrant visas for low-skilled workers. Mexico got 418. GOP Candidates on Immigration http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/23/PREZ_IMMIG_GOP23.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/23/PREZ_IMMIG_GOP23.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:28:43 EDT Immigration has emerged as an important issue in the Republican presidential primary, and some candidates have shifted policies since running for the Oval Office. Here is a look at where the GOP candidates stand on immigration now, and where they stood earlier. Spanish-Language Network to Launch 'Survival English' Program http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/20/SURVIVAL_ENGLISH_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/20/SURVIVAL_ENGLISH_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:26:48 EDT Azteca America, a Spanish-language network with 61 affiliate stations in the United States, is embarking on a nationwide quest: to teach English. Report: Latinos Feeling a Chill Because of Immigration Debate http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/14/HISPANICS_ANGER14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/14/HISPANICS_ANGER14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:21:38 EDT More than half of U.S. Latinos — including citizens, legal residents and illegal immigrants — worry about being deported themselves or seeing a family member or close friend kicked out of the country, a report released Thursday found. Immigration Ads a Staple in Presidential Primary http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/13/IMMIG_ADS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/13/IMMIG_ADS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:20:17 EDT One features the bloody victims of Central American gang violence. Another warns that 800,000 foreigners are crossing the border every year. And another denounces driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. Huckabee Releases New Plan on Immigration http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/08/IMMIG_HUCKABEE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/08/IMMIG_HUCKABEE08_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:15:34 EDT Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who is charming his way into conservative hearts in his quest for the GOP presidential nomination, may have a major problem: immigration. Prospects Fading for More H-1B Visas http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/05/H1B_CONGRESS_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/05/H1B_CONGRESS_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:12:14 EDT With little time left in the Congressional calendar, high tech companies are scrambling to get an increase in H-1B visas this year, but the prospects are fading. Richardson Brings Two Cultures to the Presidential Race http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/02/RICHARDSON_PROF02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/12/02/RICHARDSON_PROF02_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:10:01 EDT "I'm from Mexico." Hispanics Become Dominant in English in One Generation, Study Finds http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/30/IMMIG_ENGLISH30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/30/IMMIG_ENGLISH30_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:07:36 EDT Nearly all Hispanic adults born in the United States of immigrant parents are fluent in English, a report released Thursday found. Lott Leaving Congress, Sets Off Scramble for Leadership Posts http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/27/LOTT_TEXAS27_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/27/LOTT_TEXAS27_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:03:51 EDT Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi, the number two Republican in the Senate, announced Monday that he is resigning by the end of the year, setting off a scramble for leadership posts that could benefit the Texas delegation. Businesses Pledge on Web Site Not to Hire Illegal Immigrants http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/31/BC_PRO_AMERICA31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/31/BC_PRO_AMERICA31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:43:38 EDT Earlier this year, Dallas lawyer David Marlett wanted to hire a contractor to paint his house, but only one with legal employees. Tancredo Talks Tough on Immigration, Riles Powerful People http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/11/BC_TANCREDO_PROFILE11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/11/BC_TANCREDO_PROFILE11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:41:46 EDT Rep. Tom Tancredo likes a good fight. 'Amero' Coin for North America Not Likely, Economists Say; Still Fuels Conspiracy Theories http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/10/AMERO_MONEY10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/10/AMERO_MONEY10_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:40:34 EDT Former Mexican president Vicente Fox predicted recently that all countries in the Americas would eventually have a common currency, much like European nations now have the Euro. Should Noncitizens Be Allowed to Vote? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/08/BC_IMMIG_VOTING08.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/08/BC_IMMIG_VOTING08.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:37:32 EDT Should noncitizens be allowed to vote? Study: Children Suffer Hardship, Mental Health Problems after Immigration Raids http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/01/BC_RAIDS_CHILDREN01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/11/01/BC_RAIDS_CHILDREN01_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:25:02 EDT Children of various ages have suffered long-term economic hardships and psychological damage after federal immigration raids over the past year, a study released Wednesday found. Immigrants Lose Attachment to Home Country over Time http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/26/BC_IMMIG_NATIVE26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/26/BC_IMMIG_NATIVE26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:07:02 EDT Recently arrived Latino immigrants maintain strong ties to their home countries, but the bonds fade with time as they become more attached to the United States, a study released Thursday found. Senate Kills Measure to Help Illegal Immigrant Students http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/25/BC_DREAM_SENATE25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/25/BC_DREAM_SENATE25_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:20:18 EDT The Senate defeated a controversial measure on Wednesday that would have given thousands of young illegal immigrants a path to citizenship if they attended college or joined the military. Senate to Vote on Measure to Help Illegal Immigrant Students http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/24/BC_DREAM_ACT_VOTE24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/24/BC_DREAM_ACT_VOTE24_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:42:14 EDT A controversial measure that would allow young illegal immigrants to stay in the United States if they attend college or join the military will face a critical vote Wednesday. Should the Census Bureau Count Illegal Immigrants? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/24/BC_IMMIG_CENSUS23.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/24/BC_IMMIG_CENSUS23.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:03:17 EDT Texas, Florida and Arizona each stand to gain an extra congressional seat in the next Census count because of their large illegal immigrant populations, according to a recent study. Conversely, states like Ohio, Michigan and Missouri could each lose a seat because they have fewer illegal immigrants. Latino Politicians with Anglo Names Face Challenge http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/19/BC_HISPANIC_NAMES19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/19/BC_HISPANIC_NAMES19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:12:02 EDT Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico is facing a challenge in his presidential bid: convincing voters he is Hispanic. GOP Lawmakers Ask Mukasey for Unbiased Review of Border Agents Case http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/17/BC_BORDER_AGENTS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/17/BC_BORDER_AGENTS17_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:10:30 EDT Forty-seven GOP House members urged attorney general-nominee Michael Mukasey on Tuesday, if he is confirmed, to conduct an "unbiased review" of the case of two former Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting an unarmed man and trying to cover it up. Illegal Immigrant Numbers Elusive http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/17/BC_IMMIG_NUMBERS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/17/BC_IMMIG_NUMBERS13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:03:57 EDT How many illegal immigrants are there in the United States? Depends on who you ask and when you ask it. Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Summer 'Surge' against Immigrant Gangs http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/10/BC_IMMIGRANT_GANGS1STLEDE10_CO.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/10/BC_IMMIGRANT_GANGS1STLEDE10_CO.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:53:10 EDT A four-month nationwide "enforcement surge" against immigrant gangs netted more than 1,300 arrests in 23 cities, federal officials said Tuesday. Telemundo Launches Nationwide Citizenship Drive http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/04/BC_CAMPAIGN_HISPANICS4.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/04/BC_CAMPAIGN_HISPANICS4.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:35:15 EDT The Spanish-language television network Telemundo launched a nationwide voter registration drive Wednesday to encourage Hispanics to vote in the 2008 election. SCHIP Veto Could Hurt Republicans with Hispanic Voters http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/04/BC_HISPANICS_SCHIP03.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/10/04/BC_HISPANICS_SCHIP03.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 4 Oct 2007 02:04:07 EDT President Bush's veto Wednesday of a children's insurance measure could hurt many poor Hispanics and further erode Latino support for the GOP, political experts and liberal activists said. Student Immigration Bill Hits Setback http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/28/BC_IMMIG_STUDENTS28.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/28/BC_IMMIG_STUDENTS28.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:20:46 EDT The Senate will not vote on legislation this week that would give thousands of young illegal immigrants a path to citizenship if they attend college or join the military. U.S. Unveils New Citizenship Test http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/28/BC_CITIZEN_TEST1STLEDE_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/28/BC_CITIZEN_TEST1STLEDE_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:35:21 EDT Do you know the name of the current speaker of the House? Or why the United States flag has 13 stripes? Or the role of the president's cabinet? Photo System Unveiled to Catch Illegal Immigrant Workers http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/26/BC_IMMIG_VERIFY_26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/26/BC_IMMIG_VERIFY_26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:00:21 EDT Businesses, facing a government crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants, now have one more tool to help them verify a worker's status. Proponents Say 'Dream Act' Could Replenish Military http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/21/BC_IMMIG_MILITARY21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/21/BC_IMMIG_MILITARY21_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:05:14 EDT The U.S. military — facing recruitment challenges and a continuing war in Iraq — could benefit greatly from a measure that would give illegal immigrant high school students a path to citizenship, proponents say. Senate to Take Up Measure to Help Illegal Immigrant Students http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/20/BC_IMMIG_STUDENTS20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/20/BC_IMMIG_STUDENTS20_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:07:20 EDT With a Senate vote looming, a group of illegal immigrant students asked lawmakers on Wednesday to approve a measure that would give them a path to citizenship if they attended college or joined the military. U.S. Courts Strike Down Immigration Ordinances http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/18/BC_JUDGES_IMMIGRATION15.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/18/BC_JUDGES_IMMIGRATION15.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:06:49 EDT Cities and groups trying to crack down on illegal immigration are finding an obstacle to their efforts — U.S. courts. Hispanics Often Victims of Predatory Lending http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/13/BC_HISPANIC_HOMEOWNERS_13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/09/13/BC_HISPANIC_HOMEOWNERS_13_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:45:36 EDT Hispanic home buyers are often steered into mortgages with high interest rates even though they qualify for more affordable loans, a report released Wednesday found. A New Willie Horton? http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/29/BC_IMMIG_CRIME29.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/29/BC_IMMIG_CRIME29.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:29:29 EDT An illegal immigrant with a criminal history, arrested in connection to the brutal slayings of three college students in Newark, N.J., has become a poster boy for groups seeking stronger immigration controls. Hispanic Immigrants Earn More Money http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/22/BC_HISPANIC_WORKERS22.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/22/BC_HISPANIC_WORKERS22.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:58:11 EDT Recently arrived Hispanic immigrants are earning more money than they did about a decade ago, according to a study released Tuesday. Immigration Big on GOP Campaign Trail http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/22/BC_IMMIG_ELECTION20.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/22/BC_IMMIG_ELECTION20.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:41:26 EDT Immigration forced its way to the forefront of the Republican presidential primary campaign last week, and experts say it is likely to stay there. Gingrich: Young Americans 'Massacred' by Illegal Immigrants http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/15/BC_NEWT_IMMIGRATION_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/15/BC_NEWT_IMMIGRATION_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:49:07 EDT Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Tuesday he is "sickened" that President Bush and Congress went on vacation "while young Americans in our cities are massacred" by illegal immigrants. Companies That Hire Illegal Immigrants Face Crackdown http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/13/BC_IMMIGRATION11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/13/BC_IMMIGRATION11_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:06:00 EDT The Bush administration on Friday announced a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, including increased fines or criminal prosecution for companies that hire illegal workers. Congressman Assails Prosecutor in Border Patrol Case http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/02/BC_BORDER_AGENTS01.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/02/BC_BORDER_AGENTS01.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:04:11 EDT Lawmakers said Tuesday that a U.S. attorney from Texas is engaged in an "alarming pattern" of defending the rights of illegal immigrants over those of U.S. law enforcement officers. Lawmakers Think Outside the Box to Free Border Agents http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_BORDER_GUARDS31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/08/01/BC_BORDER_GUARDS31_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:49:38 EDT Members of Congress have devised an interesting mix of strategies in an effort to free two former Border Patrol agents serving long sentences for shooting a Mexican drug smuggler and trying to cover it up. Senate Passes an Extra $3 Billion for Border Security http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/27/BC_BORDER_SENATE27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/27/BC_BORDER_SENATE27_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:33:41 EDT The Senate approved an additional $3 billion Thursday to beef-up security on the U.S.-Mexico border with more agents, fencing, radars and cameras. Immigrant Economic Progress Slowing http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/26/BC_IMMIGRANTS_MONEY26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/26/BC_IMMIGRANTS_MONEY26_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:21:26 EDT The economic progress of immigrants in the United States is slowing, a trend that does not bode well for future generations, a study released Wednesday says. Senators Ask Bush to Commute Sentence for Border Agents http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/19/BC_BORDER_SENTENCE19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/19/BC_BORDER_SENTENCE19_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:29:48 EDT Two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee urged President Bush Wednesday to commute prison sentences for a pair of former Border Patrol agents convicted of shooting an unarmed man and trying to cover it up. U.S. Attorney Defends Prosecution of Border Agents http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_BORDER_AGENTS18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_BORDER_AGENTS18_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:05:39 EDT U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton from San Antonio on Tuesday fiercely defended the prosecution of two former Border Patrol agents in a case that has become a cause celebre among conservatives and groups advocating for tougher border controls. Spanish Language More Evident in This Presidential Campaign http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_BILINGUAL_ELECTION14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/18/BC_BILINGUAL_ELECTION14_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:57:16 EDT With a record number of Latinos eligible to vote in 2008, presidential hopefuls are increasingly going bilingual. Democrats Promise Immigration Reform; No More Fences http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/05/BC_DEMS_HISPANICS01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/07/05/BC_DEMS_HISPANICS01_1STLD_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:25:17 EDT Two days after a major immigration overhaul died in the Senate, Democratic presidential candidates vowed if elected to push through legislation that would protect workers and give unlawful immigrants a path to citizenship. Early Primaries Could Boost Influence of Latino Voters http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/29/BC_LATINO_PRIMARIES_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 http://www.coxwashington.com/news/content/reporters/stories/2007/06/29/BC_LATINO_PRIMARIES_COX.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=0 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:56:18 EDT The rush by many states to have early primaries could give Latino voters an unprecedented opportunity to help pick the next president.