U.S. immigrant rallies draw far fewer supporters than huge spring demonstrations
Monday, Sept. 4, 2006
By MARCUS WOHLSEN Associated Press Writer
(AP) - SAN FRANCISCO-In far smaller numbers than they did this spring, supporters of illegal immigrants marched in several U.S. cities, calling for them to be given the chance to live and work freely in the United States.
No Signs of Pro-Immigrant Voter Boom
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
(AP) - LOS ANGELES-During the spring protests that brought hundreds of thousands to the streets, Hispanic immigrants chanted a promise and a threat to politicians: "Today We March, Tomorrow We Vote."
So far, however, there is no indication that such a potent political legacy is developing....
...A study by the Pew Hispanic Center found that while Hispanics accounted for half the nation's population growth between the 2000 and 2004 elections, they represented only one-tenth of the increase in votes cast...
In Fresno, Tackling Poverty Moves to the Top of the Agenda
Council Approves Task Force After Study Links Central Valley City With Densest Area of Poor
By Evelyn NievesWashington Post Staff Writer
Monday, November 21, 2005; A03
Community Medical Centers hopes this year for its first black ink since 2003.
Code Green
By Tracy Correa, Cyndee Fontana and Russell Clemings / The Fresno Bee
(Updated Sunday, August 20, 2006, 8:54 AM)
Mexican Court Leader Sides With Calderon
Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press Writer
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