Immigrant rights group pushes for student act and status path
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights urges Rep Costello to back HR 1918 and the Dream Act to legalize undocumented students, gain in state tuition and aid. They argue driver license bans worsen unlicensed driving while urging tailored anti terrorism policy and engagement with Arab and Muslim communities. Suehay Gomez, Cobden high senior, outlines education hopes despite migrant camp start and family dispersion. Milton McDaniel recounts stalled legalization for daughter in law Wendy after 13 years in the U.S. and lost forms.
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Immigrant rights group pushes for amnesty bill in Illinois
Delegation from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights pressed for legalization and relief for undocumented workers. They cited barriers to work and food stamps, urged co-sponsorship of Rep Gephardt's amnesty bill, and demanded access to medical exams and processing.
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Immigrants Boost Southern Illinois Economy Says Census
Professor Roger Beck of Southern Illinois University Carbondale cites 2000 census data showing 18,041 Hispanics in Southern Illinois and a purchasing power of 206 million dollars. He estimates immigrant labor supports about 25,000 local jobs and urges recognition of their economic impact.
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Outdoorsmen boost local economy across hunting seasons
Benefield and Reynolds note hunting sustains revenue with crowds at deer and duck seasons. Buffets and breakfasts rise as 50 hunters daily could yield about 35 100 dollars in gross during waterfowl periods. Hotels, vehicle sales, meat processing, and taxidermy all ride the seasonal impact.
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Survey shows sportsmen have strong impact in Illinois
Illinois sportsmen spent 1.35 billion dollars in 2001 according to the National Survey of Fishing Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation. Anglers spent 116.5 million on gear and 206.3 million on trips while hunters spent 144.1 million on gear and 104.4 million on trips. The study, conducted about every five years since 1955, tracks 34.1 million anglers 13 million hunters and 66.1 million wildlife watchers nationwide.
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Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
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