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Monday, November 28, 2005
Making Immigrants Pay
The House budget cut of $50 billion will affect immigrants, including those who are legally in the United States. In fact, according to the Washington Post (Nov. 3, 2005), this bill will "cut tens of thousands of legal immigrants off food stamps" and other programs. "Those immigrants would lose their benefits because the House measure would require legal immigrants to live in the United States for seven years before becoming eligible to receive food stamps, rather than the five years."
To learn more, join a frank and open discussion at a workshop with immigration lawyer Jonathan Blazer. This event is sponsored by the DC office of American Friends Service Committee, a non-profit Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. Where: American Friends Service Committee DC Office (2211 14th St. NW, U Street/Cardozo Metro) More Info: Peta Ikambana at 202/299-1050
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