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Franco Ordoez

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Dec 10, 2017
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Obama to Name Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as Transportation Chief

In what is seen as an effort to boost minorities in high level positions, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx has been tapped for a cabinet position in Obama’s administration.
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Franco Ordoez,
McClatchy Newspapers
April 29, 2013
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Could Boston Suspects’ Background Impact Immigration Debate in Congress?

Proponents worry the legislation will be doomed the way the 9/11 attacks spoiled efforts to overhaul immigration laws in 2001.
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Franco Ordoez,
McClatchy Newspapers
April 20, 2013
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In Face of Coming Budget Cuts, US Frees Illegal Immigrants From Custody

On the cusp of budget cuts that would harm efforts to protect the border and enforce federal immigration laws, thousands of illegal immigrants have been released from detention…
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Franco Ordoez,
McClatchy Newspapers
February 26, 2013
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Obama Signs Law Giving Health Care to Lejeune Tainted Water Victims

President Barack Obama signed into law on Monday legislation to provide health care to thousands of sick Marine veterans and their families who were exposed to contaminated water…
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Franco Ordoez &
Barbara Barrett,
McClatchy Newspapers
August 7, 2012
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Changing of the Guard as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Ends

Columbia, South Carolina – Next week, openly gay men and women will be able to serve in the U.S. military. At Fort Jackson, it's Capt. Guy…
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Franco Ordoez
September 12, 2011
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US Eases Stance on Deporting Immigrants

The Obama administration announced Thursday it plans to focus its deportation efforts on more dangerous undocumented immigrants, a move that gives undocumented Charlotte students like Elver Barrios hope.…
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Franco Ordoez,
The Charlotte Observer
August 19, 2011
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