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Pol_070412_Immigration[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>&#149; Allows illegal immigrants who pass background checks to get three-year \"Z-visas\" and continue working after paying $3,500 in fines and $3,500 for each renewal.<br>&#149; Allows illegal immigrants who obtain Z-visas a chance to become legal permanent residents and eligible for citizenship after paying up to $10,000 in additional penalties.<br>&#149; Bars holders of Z-visas and temporary workers from bringing families to the United States.<br>&#149; Allows a new temporary guest worker program and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants only after certain \"triggers\" are met, including 570 miles of fences and vehicle barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.";

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Pol_070412_Immigration[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>&#149; Allowed illegal immigrants who have been in the country five years or more to remain, continue working and eventually become legal permanent residents and citizens after paying at least $3,250 in fines and fees, plus back taxes. They also must learn English.<br>&#149; Required illegal immigrants in the U.S. between two and five years to go to a point of entry at the border and file an application to return.<br>&#149; Required those in the country less than two years to leave.<br>&#149; Created a new temporary guest worker program.<br>&#149; Authorized 870 miles of new fences and vehicle barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.";

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