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Governor shows softer side toward immigrants
by Laura McCallum, Minnesota Public Radio
January 12, 2006


One week after saying he wanted to crack down on illegal immigration, Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposed ways to help legal immigrants. The Republican governor's plan includes a new tax credit for immigrants seeking citizenship, and more money for English language instruction and immunizations. Some Latino leaders say the proposals are a good first step.


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