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It's Tough Being an Immigrant, Unless You're Richnew

The Dallas Morning News recently reported that City Hall is looking to create a regional center under a federal program that offers green cards and a shot at permanent residency to immigrants willing to invest $500,000 or $1 million in the city.
Dallas Observer  |  Patrick Williams  |  12-07-2009  |  Immigration

The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Poorer in Connecticutnew

A new report from Connecticut Voices for Children (CVC), a research and advocacy group for low-income families with offices in New Haven and Hartford, offers a stark analysis: Connecticut is the only state in the nation to see a significant decline in the real wages of the poorest 20 percent of state residents.
New Haven Advocate  |  Jim Motavalli  |  06-10-2008  |  Economy

The Tax Man Comethnew

This is Bush's eighth Tax Day and he observes each one in about the same way, calling for lower taxes for those who need it least. He called on Congress to make permanent all his tax cuts, a few of which won't be implemented for another year. They are the last steps in reducing the tax load of the very richest Americans.
Arkansas Times  |  Ernest Dumas  |  04-17-2008  |  Commentary

Now That Colangelo's Been Dumped, Real Players Take Overnew

Jerry Colangelo deserves high marks for helping land Phoenix a professional basketball team way back in 1968, but while he may know the game of basketball, that doesn't mean he understands the art of business.
Phoenix New Times  |  John Dougherty  |  09-13-2004  |  Sports

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