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The volume of travel to the United States from Canada and Mexico declined by 20 percent between FY 2000 and FY 2004, according to data released by the Migration Policy Institute. The decline was revealed by a drop in the number of inspections at U.S. air, land, and sea ports of entry, with land inspections decreasing by 24 percent. The U.S.-Canadian border experienced a sharper decline (31 percent) than the U.S.-Mexico border (21 percent). While the steepest drop occurred between FY 2001 and FY 2002, the volume has continued to decrease annually.

According to Inside Radio magazine, recently-hired Penny Nance says the site’s designed to “educate the public” about the laws, help them file complaints – and even track the status of complaints. But it certainly puts broadcasters on notice that the Commission’s raising the alert level (it “vigorously enforces the law”).

The rich Hispanic culture of Northern New Mexico was celebrated as the U.S. Postal Service issued the New Mexico Rio Grande Blankets commemorative postage stamps at the 54th Annual Traditional Spanish Market on the Plaza Community Stage. These stamps are fifth in the American Treasures Series and feature the beauty and richness of Spanish American weavers.

Remarks of Jonathan S. Adelstein Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Before The Media Institute, Washington, DC May 25, 2004 .

U.S. communications policy today, “albeit imperfect and even messy, is a success” and history will judge well the radical changes in society brought about by the phenomenal progress of technology during our era, said Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO.

Latinos have distinct demographic and economic characteristics that give them a unique stake in the debate over the future of Social Security.