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Immigrant Tuition Bill Delayed by Lawmakers

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Sponsors of a bill that would give illegal immigrants who graduate from Colorado high schools in state college tuition are delaying the measure as they try to drum up support. The controversial bill is expected to pass the Democratic controlled senate, but getting it through the Republican controlled house will be a tougher challenge.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kunc/local-kunc-958532.mp3KUNC’s state capitol reporter Bente Birkeland has more.

Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.
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