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Bill to guard Venezuelans from deportation stalls in Senate

Bill to guard Venezuelans from deportation stalls in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill aimed at protecting thousands of Venezuelans currently living in the United States from deportation stalled in the Senate on Tuesday after the Democratic minority urged its approval by unanimous consent. Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah raised a procedural objection to the request by Illinois […]

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Mrs. Fields Cookies settles discrimination claim for $26K

Mrs. Fields Cookies settles discrimination claim for $26K

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cookie retailer Mrs. Fields will pay more than $26,000 in penalties to settle a claim that it discriminated against non-U.S. citizens authorized to work. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the agreement in a news release Thursday with the Broomfield, Colorado-based company. According to the department, Mrs. […]

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Utah aims to prevent airport travel problems for residents

Utah aims to prevent airport travel problems for residents

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah state legislators are set to consider a proposal at a special session next month that would ensure state driver’s licenses have a federally required gold star on the front, which would prevent residents from being turned away by airport security in the future. The […]

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