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Fernando Echevarria: Licenses for immigrants will be a boost

The licensing of unauthorized immigrants will soon draw harsh criticism from members of our community. Keep in mind, and make no mistake, that Latinos are now the largest ethnic group in California. We are now in the political arena and have been the backbone of California’s workforce for decades. The licensing will only bring an infusion of much needed cash for Merced County, to provide the ability to travel freely spending money without fear of police action.

Fernando Echevarria, Atwater

This story was originally published November 20, 2014 at 6:13 PM with the headline "Fernando Echevarria: Licenses for immigrants will be a boost."

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