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Lower Tuition Sought For Illegal Immigrants’ Kids
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Children of illegal immigrants would pay in-state tuition rates for college under a bill state lawmakers weighed Wednesday. Freshman Sen. Victor Ramirez, D-Prince George’s,...
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Immigrant Tuition Bill Moves Forward
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A measure that would allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates at Maryland colleges under certain conditions moved forward on Wednesday, just as many states are...
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House Panel Approves Immigrant Tuition Bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — House lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday to grant in-state tuition rates at Maryland colleges to illegal immigrants if they complete two years at a community college and can show...
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House Passes Bill That Would Give In-State Tuition To Illegal Immigrants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A landmark bill that gives undocumented students in-state tuition is one step closer to becoming law. House lawmakers worked overtime and passed the Dream Act Friday night....
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Opponents To Petition In-State Tuition For Immigrants
BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Should illegal immigrants living in Maryland be allowed in-state tuition breaks? The Maryland General Assembly says yes, approving it this month. Political reporter Pat Warren reports...
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In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants Sparks Debate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Marylanders can decide online if they want to put in-state tuition for undocumented students up for a vote next year. Political reporter Pat Warren reports a bill passed by the...
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Rally Held In Support Of Dream Act
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Undocumented students say thanks for the dream. Students who stand to gain from Maryland’s soon-to-be-enacted in-state tuition break are holding a thank you rally at City Hall...
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In-State Tuition Bill To Go On Ballot
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A petition drive against a measure allowing certain illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Maryland colleges has succeeded in gathering enough signatures to put the...
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Board Set To Certify Petition On Tuition Bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland State Board of Elections is scheduled to certify that opponents to allowing in-state tuition for certain illegal immigrants have enough signatures to put the measure...
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Battle For The Dream Act Gets Heated
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– It’s one of the most controversial issues in Maryland. Now opponents of the Dream Act fire the latest shot in the battle. Political Reporter Pat Warren has the latest on this heated...
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Illegal Students Face Obstacles Even After College
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When Rhode Island became the 13th state to allow in-state tuition for illegal immigrants at public colleges, supporters heralded the move as one that would give students the...
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Some Md. State Lawmakers Hope To Make Jump To Washington
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A mix of political circumstances in Maryland is prompting a variety of state lawmakers to make congressional bids this year. For one thing, state legislators get to keep their...
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Judge Rules In-State Tuition Bill Can Go On Ballot
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A judge has ruled a measure allowing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants is subject to referendum. Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Ronald Silkworth issued the decision late...
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Supporters Of In-State Tuition To Mobilize
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Supporters of a measure to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Maryland colleges in certain circumstances are mobilizing for a referendum in November. Clergy...
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Md. Same-Sex Marriage Backers Ally With Immigrants
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Gay and lesbian advocates teamed up with Maryland’s largest Latino and immigrant rights group on Tuesday, hoping to build support for November ballot questions to allow same-sex...
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Supporters And Opponents Of The Dream Act Rally For Votes Ahead Of November...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Supporters of the state’s Dream Act are making a call to action to voters. The measure will be on the November ballot, and as Gigi Barnett explains, opponents are rallying their...
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Supporters Of Md. Dream Act Discuss Implications
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The approval of Maryland’s Dream Act by popular vote should help spur the idea in other states to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges, if they meet...
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Gov. O’Malley’s Proposed Budget Would Keep In-State Tuition Locked In
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The skyrocketing cost of college has been on hold statewide for the last few years. And Governor O’Malley’s proposed budget will keep it that way. As Gigi Barnett explains,...
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