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Boston Marathon Bombings and Muslim Americans
The Boston Marathon bombings have renewed calls for Muslim Americans to be on the alert for potential extremists, as well as warnings against religious discrimination. We hear from Muslims on both sides of the issue. Also, the Senate begins consideration of over 300 amendments to immigration bill, and as Pakistanis prepare to go to the polls on Saturday, campaigning has been disrupted by violence, a kidnapping and an accidental fall by a major candidate.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe Boston Marathon bombings have renewed calls for Muslim Americans to be on the alert for potential extremists, as well as warnings against religious discrimination. We hear from Muslims on both sides of the issue. Also, the Senate begins consideration of over 300 amendments to immigration bill, and as Pakistanis prepare to go to the polls on Saturday, campaigning has been disrupted by violence, a kidnapping and an accidental fall by a major candidate.
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3 storiesSenate Begins Consideration of 300 Amendments to Immigration Bill
As the Senate took up the "Gang of Eight's" sweeping proposal for immigration reform, Republican Charles Grassley of Iowa called it "legalization first and enforcement later." Fawn Johnson , reporter for the National Journal , says he captured the major point of contention.
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Three weeks after the Boston Marathon bombings, some members of Congress are calling for more surveillance of American Muslims. Some Muslims are calling for self-policing of their community and more cooperation with law enforcement.
Read the story33 minFormer PM’s Son Kidnapped as Pakistan Campaign Comes to a Close
On Saturday, Pakistanis are scheduled to elect new members of Parliament, with the Taliban threatening suicide bombs at the polls. Violence already has disrupted campaigning. Political rallies have been bombed and, today a candidate who's the son of a former prime minister was kidnapped.
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