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Environment

New Federal Fuel-Efficiency Rules Limit State Input

A little-noticed provision in new federal fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks makes it much harder for states to set their own levels for how many miles per gallon vehicles should achieve.

New Federal Fuel-Efficiency Rules Limit State Input

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Calls for Censure Show a Divide in Democratic Party

The Democratic base -- the blogosphere and liberal activists -- want President Bush censured. The Democrats in the Senate, except for two co-sponsors of Russell Feingold's censure resolution, are running from it.

Calls for Censure Show a Divide in Democratic Party

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National

Pro-Immigrant March Planned for Costa Mesa, Calif.

Organizers of last week's massive pro-immigrant march in Los Angeles have turned their sights to Costa Mesa in Orange County. The city has allied itself with U.S. Immigration and Customs to question and detain illegal immigrants. Opponents of that practice are planning a protest rally for Saturday.

Pro-Immigrant March Planned for Costa Mesa, Calif.

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World

Rice Greeted by Protests During Visit to England

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is greeted by protests during a visit to Blackburn, Lancashire, the hometown of British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Muslims and anti-war activists protested outside a high school where Rice was speaking. Twenty percent of the Blackburn population is Muslim.

Rice Greeted by Protests During Visit to England

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Law

Bid to 'Court Proof' S.D. Abortion Ban May Be in Vain

The South Dakota abortion ban was crafted with court challenges in mind. But that may not materialize if the ban is derailed by popular vote in a ballot initiative.

Bid to 'Court Proof' S.D. Abortion Ban May Be in Vain

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Analysis

Political Insider

Political Roundup: Immigration Policy

Madeleine Brand talks with with senior correspondent Juan Williams about the political pressures of immigration policy, and what may happen to the president's guest worker proposal in the Senate.

Political Roundup: Immigration Policy

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Race

Blacks, Latinos and the Immigration Debate

The immigration debate has exposed tensions between Latinos and African Americans. Farai Chideya discusses the issue with Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, co-director of Immigration Studies at New York University, and Earl Ofari Hutchinson, a political analyst and author of numerous books about the African-American experience.

Blacks, Latinos and the Immigration Debate

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Colorado Congressman Fights Illegal Immigration

The House of Representatives passed legislation late last year that included strict provisions for immigration control and border enforcement. Renee Montagne talks to Colorado Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo, a leading critic of illegal immigration.

Colorado Congressman Fights Illegal Immigration

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Republicans Tackle Split Over Immigration

Senate Republicans are dealing with the same division over immigration as the rest of the country. They're debating a controversial bill that would change laws covering illegal immigrants. Some want an easier path to citizenship. Others say that the rule of law must be respected.

Republicans Tackle Split Over Immigration

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World

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

President Bush is in Cancun wrapping up a summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. Immigration with Mexico and trade with Canada were the two issues that took up most of the president's time. Steve Inskeep talks with David Greene.

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

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Thursday

National

Alaska Town Watched by Eighty Security Cameras

The city of Dillingham, Alaska -- population 2,400 -- has eighty surveillance cameras installed around town and at its port. The cameras were purchased with grant money from the Department of Homeland Security. City councilor Andy DeValpine and barge captain Freeman Roberts talk with Michele Norris.

Alaska Town Watched by Eighty Security Cameras

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All Things Considered

Senate Begins Contentious Debate on Immigration Policy

A divided Senate, led by a divided Republican party, begins the debate on overhauling immigration policy. Whatever the Senate comes up with, it will have to reconcile the legislation with a very restrictive House bill.

Senate Begins Contentious Debate on Immigration Policy

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