Friday, January 14, 2011

Hispanic Republicans look to raise profile on immigration

SALT LAKE CITY — The first-of-its-kind Utah Compact is getting some company, a push-back to get-tough solutions.
That collaborative approach on immigration is spawning similar efforts in other states. A relatively new group of Hispanic Republicans called Somos Republicans is spearheading alternative legislation in states debating get-tough Arizona-style immigration bills.
"'Somos' means 'we,'" said Antonella Packard, the group's northwest director, who is based in Utah. "Well you know, we are Republicans." 
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705364411/Hispanic-Republicans-look-to-raise-profile-on-immigration.html

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