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Thousands Rally in Kansas City Kansas

By Michael Leahy

Kansas City, KS – In cities around the country, people have been rallying in opposition to an immigration reform plan, and emphasizing the importance of immigrants to the US work force. Thousands rallied in Kansas City Kansas, Friday morning. Michael Leahy was there and asked the protestors what brought them out.

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