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Day in the Work Life: Immigration lawyer

Congress turned down an immigration reform bill yet again. While the debate rages on, some newcomers continue their journey into citizenship with a little help.

Yvette Lopez Cooper is an immigrant attorney in San Diego, Calif. (American Public Media)

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