Law Prohibits Most Aid to Illegal Immigrants
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From Times Wire Reports
State lawmakers in Denver approved legislation supported by Republican Gov. Bill Owens that would deny most nonemergency state benefits to illegal immigrants 18 years old and older, forcing people to prove legal residency when applying for benefits or renewing their eligibility.
Owens estimated that 50,000 illegal immigrants were receiving state benefits. The legislation would affect unemployment insurance, Medicaid, adult services and services for the aging.
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