Oregon Considered

5/1/2006 - Thousands Turn Out For Protests In Salem

May 01, 2006

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More than 13,000 mostly Latino immigrants and their supporters rallied and marched in Salem and Portland Monday as part of a nationwide "day without immigrants" protest.

The demonstrations were aimed at showing the economic impact of immigrants on Oregon's economy. Colin Fogarty reports from Salem.
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