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As London readies for Olympics, some fear chaos
May 8, 2012 British authorities are checking their level of preparedness for the Summer Olympics in London in July. Some Brits say they aren’t ready.
Study says Napa Valley immigrants pay their way
May 8, 2012 A new study reveals that immigrants in Napa Valley, Calif., get out of the system about as much as they pay into it, despite rumors to the contrary.
States mull economic effects of immigration laws
Apr 24, 2012 U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether states like Arizona may implement their own tough immigration laws, as some debate the laws' economic impact.
Mexican immigration to the U.S. slows
Apr 24, 2012 The flow of people moving between Mexico and the U.S. is now close to zero right now. That surprising new data today comes from the non-partisan Pew Hispanic Center. By comparison, over the last four decades, an estimated 12 million Mexicans came to the United States.
Wal-Mart faces allegations of bribery in Mexico
Apr 23, 2012 The New York Times reports that Wal-Mart's Mexican subsidiary paid millions of dollars in bribes in order to put its stores all over Mexico.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on Arizona immigration law
Apr 23, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court next week hears arguments for and against several contested sections of Arizona's new immigration law -- which makes it a crime for undocumented immigrants to live or work in that state.
Alabama revamps tough immigration law
Apr 6, 2012 State legislators may ease restrictions on employers and tighten enforcement on undocumented immigrants.
Children of deported parents forced into foster care
Apr 3, 2012 A man deported to Mexico struggles to be reunited with his kids, now in North Carolina foster care.
Commentator: Illegal immigration hurts the economy
Mar 15, 2012 San Diego resident Nancy Parker says the costs of undocumented immigration outweigh the benefits.
Getting Personal: To move or not to move
Feb 3, 2012
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell discuss the possibility of more transparency on 401(k) fees. Plus, callers ask questions about supporting retired parents and the pros and cons of uprooting a family for a new job.
