Census Reaches Out to Hispanics, Illegal Immigrants

Even though people are here illegally, we need to have an accurate count. Federal money for roads, schools, security etc are based on numbers and those people use these things too. - - Donna Poisl

State Government, Nonprofits and Telemundo Promote Census Participation

By MAXINE PARK

Pedro trekked across the border from Mexico 10 years ago in search of a better life.

But now, standing outside a Mexican bakery in Phoenix, he shuffles his feet and shifts his eyes from side to side as he speaks. "I'm always looking around, just in case," he said.

Pedro, who would not give his last name, is an illegal immigrant. "America is the place for opportunity," Pedro said. "I knew I had to cross over."
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