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11-25-2008, 06:53 AM
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Va. Panel on Immigration Steps Back From Hard Line
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Virginia, known for some of the nation's toughest policies on illegal immigration, appears to be abandoning its hard-line approach as state officials consider proposals to help foreign-born residents assimilate, including increasing the number of English classes.
In the coming weeks, the Virginia Commission on Immigration will send Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) two dozen recommendations, most of which would help immigrants instead of penalizing them.
Those on both sides of the issue say interest in immigration has waned because of the growing economic crisis, a clearer understanding of the state's limitations on a largely federal issue and backlash at the voting booth.
"I think some reality set in," said state Sen. John C. Watkins (R-Chesterfield), the group's chairman.
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Va. Panel on Immigration Steps Back From Hard Line - washingtonpost.com
I guess they found out that the anti-immigrant crowd had no political clout.  |
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