Immigration Issues in France

The U.S. is not the only country experiencing immigration problems.  It is hard to say if France really has a problem, or President Sarkozy is making immigration look more problematic than it is.

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Parliament to begin controversial immigration bill debate

A debate begins on Tuesday in France's lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, on a bill proposed by French Immigration Minister Eric Besson (photo) that would strengthen the government’s hand against immigrant and travelling communities.

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