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Remember Immigration?
For different reasons, McCain, Obama and Clinton are not talking about illegal immigration, but the next President of the United States won't have any choice. The global economy has 200 million people on the move. Who gains and who loses? Now that borders are opening to money and goods, what about people? Also, Israel pulls out of northern Gaza, and crucial contests in Ohio and Texas.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenFor different reasons, McCain, Obama and Clinton are not talking about illegal immigration, but the next President of the United States won't have any choice. The global economy has 200 million people on the move. Who gains and who loses? Now that borders are opening to money and goods, what about people? Also, Israel pulls out of northern Gaza, and tough talk and close polls in Ohio and Texas. We hear about candidates, issues and possible voting problems in tomorrow's primaries.
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3 storiesIsraelis Pull Out after a Two-Day Military Operation in Gaza
Israel pulled out of northern Gaza today, in time for tomorrow's visit by Condoleezza Rice. But Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the military operation is not over. Steve Erlanger is Jerusalem Bureau Chief for the New York Times .
Read the story6 minImmigration: The Issue That Isn't There
John McCain is at odds with the Republican Party base, while Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are courting Hispanic votes. So debate about illegal immigration has quieted down, at least for the moment.
Read the story35 minNothing Quiet on the Midwestern Front
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton face off tomorrow in Ohio and Texas , which is billed as the possible last day of their nominating campaign. Clinton may be increasing her lead in Ohio, while Obama's lead in Texas is within the margin of error. That's according to averages of the latest polls, which made predictions harder than ever.
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