National News Roundup From Kingston to Arkansas
Authorities hunted for one Houston brother after Deputy Bill Jones and a companion were fatally shot on Highway 58 in Roane County Tennessee. In nearby Forsyth County Georgia a small plane crashed killing two men. In New York City a cell phone ban in schools sparks protests and political backlash. In Washington public interest highlights Emma and Jacob name trends in 2005. Former Senator Bob Dole praises youth veterans as the Greatest Generation in remarks to bond investors.
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Bush weighs National Guard border plan amid immigration push
President Bush eyes using federal paid National Guard troops to reinforce the Mexican border as part of immigration reform. Officials estimate 3 500 to 10 000 troops, with timing and costs under review and overseas deployments possible disruption. Texas Democrats Reyes and Ortiz question military strain.
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Legal immigrants get lost in system
Long Island man Kshitij Bedi waited years for his wife Shweta to join him in the United States. He filed for a visa in 2002 but the system keeps many legal immigrants separated as demand far outpaces supply. Immigration experts say back doors exist for those unable to qualify for front-door entry, with some couples waiting over a decade.
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