This article says that when bills are passed that say English is needed for certain things, that immigrants could use more programs to help them learn English. Sounds like a good idea. - - Donna Poisl
by Roseann Moring, News-Leader
Jefferson City, MO -- Grupo Latinoamericano President Yolanda Lorge wants Rep. Charlie Denison and others to know that immigrants do want to learn English -- and that a little bit of support would be appreciated.
Her comments came in a letter to Denison and the News-Leader after the Missouri House passed a bill earlier this month that would require driver's license tests be administered in English only.
Denison helped the bill move through the process, and now Lorge is asking him to also support programs that teach English.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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