States Split On Immigration Laws And Benefits
An analysis shows many proposed immigration bills aim to restrict undocumented workers while several recent actions at state level extend benefits to illegal immigrants. Georgia passed a tough anti immigration law, but Illinois New York and Washington have broadened eligibility through various legal means. See immigration page 104.
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New England
Georgia
Illinois
New York
Washington State
Government tightens fuel economy rules for SUVs and pickups
The Bush administration proposes higher fuel efficiency standards to cut fuel use, aiming by 2011 for a fleetwide average of 24 miles per gallon for sport utility vehicles pickups and vans. Large SUVs such as the Hummer H2 Suburban and GMC Yukon would be required to meet the targets. Environmentalists argue the gains are modest and blame Detroit in part for the plan.
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Washington
U.S
Detroit
Joan Claybrook
Public Citizen
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Bush Administration
ECISD to Review Uniform Policy Amid Parental Outcry
About 75 Nimitz Junior High students were pulled from class Tuesday for dress-code violations prompting district officials to consider changes to the Standard Attire policy. Some parents urge a community vote on whether to continue uniforms at junior high schools, while others seek district-wide revision of attire rules. Susie Sizemore, whose eighth grade daughter Tonya was affected, calls for voter input.
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Nimitz
Susie Sizemore
Tonya
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