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Arkansas to get grant for immigrant centers Saturday, Jun 25, 2005 Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas will receive $850,000 to establish centers for immigrants in the state, Gov. Mike Huckabee announced late Friday in a news release. The governor's office was informed of the grant by U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao. The centers will provide job placement assistance, translation assistance, resettlement assistance and legal assistance for immigrants, according to the release. "With our growing immigrant population, we're delighted to receive this grant," the governor said. "These immigrants are adding much to the culture and the economy of Arkansas. We want to do everything we can to make the transition easy for them." The grant will go to the state Employment Security Department. Arkansas is among states with a growing immigrant population. |
