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New Vietnam Pact Allows Routine Deporations; Obama Talks Race

New Pact to Deport Vietnamese Immigrants
Negotiations between the U.S and Vietnamese governments has led to the creation of a pact that allows for the deportation of undocumented Vietnamese immigrants and those who have ‘committed crimes’ who entered the U.S after July 12, 1995, which was when the two countries resumed diplomatic relations. LA Times

Death of Border Agent Leads to Mexican Arrest
Mexican authorities have arrested a man suspected of driving a smuggler’s vehicle for running over a U.S. Border Patrol agent. USA Today

Obama Addresses Race Directly
Under criticism that Obama runs on a colorblind campaign, the Presidential candidate has changed his approach, addressing the issue head on. LA Times

Posted at 8:09 AM, Jan 24, 2008 in News | Permalink | View Comments