Eighteen immigrants take oath to become U.S. citizens

Immigrants from eight countries became U.S. citizens in Missouri. - - Donna Poisl

By Scott Moyers ~ Southeast Missourian

Daniel McCarty came to the U.S. from Canada 13 years ago as a self-described college student with "absolutely nothing." Today, he describes the life he's built here quite differently, one that now includes a home, a family and his own business.

McCarty said he owes it all to the opportunities he's found in America, which is why on Monday he expressed much gratitude after becoming a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
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