Border study proves useful, congressional staff members say
Submitted on March 9, 2006 - 1:00am.
Elaine Marsilio - Spring 2006
WASHINGTON – Members of Congress who represent areas along the Mexican border will probably use information in a new study about the needs and problems of those counties, but some prefer to meet constituents first-hand, their press aides said Thursday.
The study, released Wednesday, depicts how 24 border counties – if they were treated as a state – would compare with the nation on issues including immigration, education and trade.
Natalie Luna, press secretary for Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., said studies such as this one help the congressman and his staff let constituents know important information.
The study, released Wednesday, depicts how 24 border counties – if they were treated as a state – would compare with the nation on issues including immigration, education and trade.
Natalie Luna, press secretary for Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., said studies such as this one help the congressman and his staff let constituents know important information.
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