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The recent Swift and Company raids in Marshalltown have placed the immigration issue front and center once again. But beyond the headlines, what is immigration’s real impact on the state? In this edition of Assignment Iowa, we hear from those who study it, those who control it, and those who live it, on immigration’s economic, educational and social implications, as well as what this most recent wave of immigrants is bringing to life in Iowa. We'll take a snapshot of Storm Lake as that community continues to adapt to its growing immigrant population. Economist Neil Harl gives the issue a global perspective. And we get a glimpse of just what is involved in legally immigrating to the United States. Guests Max Cardenas and U. S. Representative Steve King discuss the issues.

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The State of Immigration (Full Program) (#107)

Full Program: What is immigration’s real impact on the state? In this edition of Assignment Iowa, we hear from those who study it, those who control it, and those who live it, on immigration’s economic,... 27:49
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Rep. Steve King and Max Cardenas Discuss Immigration (#107)

What is immigration’s real impact on the state? Guests Max Cardenas and U. S. Representative Steve King discuss the issues.
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Immigration in Storm Lake (#107)

During the past 15 years, the Northwest Iowa town of Storm Lake has seen a steady influx of immigrants, lured by jobs at the town's two packing plants.
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Economics of Immigration (#107)

There are currently seven million undocumented workers in the U.S. Their impact is economic, political and cultural.
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The Legal Immigration Process (#107)

While many people south of the border enter the U.S. illegally, others have chosen to immigrate legally. How is it done? Whom do they seek for help? Assignment Iowa takes a look at the often lengthy...