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A bright red bird sits perched on a tree branch.

Desert River Harbors Life

San Pedro encompasses multiple wildlife habitats

AZ Illustrated Metro Episode, March 11, 2013

Technology along border, PCC immigrant tuition, legislative harmony
Hundreds supported in-state tuition for students who receive Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival status.

PCC to Give In-State Tuition to 'Dreamers'

Board votes to accept temporary work permits as proof of residency
The border between Douglas, Ariz., and Agua Prieta, Mexico.

Congress Debates 'Secure Border'

Immigration reform may hinge on creating new definition
U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, D-Tucson, discusses looming federal budget cuts associated with sequestration set to start March 1, 2013.

Sequestration's Threats on AZ Detailed

Worries arise over local impact of automatic federal cuts set for March 1
U.S. Sen. John McCain.

McCain: Sequestration Will Cost AZ 49K Jobs

Senator tells Green Valley audience biggest impact would be defense

Napolitano to Visit Nogales

Inspecting border security that also facilitates legal trade, travel
Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer speaking to reporters in Tucson after a February 2013 tour of the border.

Brewer Again Invites Obama to Border

'Why can't we secure our border?' like Afghanistan, she asks
Gustavo Valencia holds photo of him and his wife. He has been in line for a visa to the United States for 18 years.

Immigration Back of Line? Maybe Forever

Quotas mean wait for Mexicans 20 years minimum; others less
Program Coordinator of the Sierra Club Borderlands Dan Millis speaks on the concern of environmental organizations about walls and other construction along the US-Mexico border that are creating carries for wildlife.

AZ Border Apprehensions at 19-year Low

Arrests in 2012 down 82% from peak year, feds report
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano with officials in San Diego after border inspection tour Feb. 4, 2013.

Napolitano: 'Border is Secure'

Pronouncement comes during 2-day tour of region

Border Skeptics Eye Immigration Reform

Cochise County residents have seen it all, and have their doubts
President Obama

UPDATE: Obama Adds Emotion to Immigration Debate

In Las Vegas speech, he says, 'Most of us used to be them'
DREAM students supporting education over deportation.

UPDATE: Senators Push Immigration Reform

Path to citizenship included; Obama's plan comes Tuesday

Verifying Legal Employment Has Perils

E-Verify, employment-eligible system at work in AZ, not foolproof
Border monitors in the Border Patrol's Nogales communications center.

Lots Being Spent, But Is Border Secure?

A day along Arizona-Mexico line shows resources, shortcomings

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