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Monday, July 21, 2008; Page A02

ATTENTION RIGHT AND LEFT

The mayor of Hazleton, Pa., who drew nationwide attention as well as local support, at right, for his 2006 crackdown on illegal immigration, has been named the state's Mayor of the Year. In honoring Lou Barletta, the Pennsylvania State Mayors Association cited the crackdown and his method of combating crime.

SOURCE: Associated Press

IN FACT Barletta (R), a three-term mayor, is now running for Congress.


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