Local BusinessmanTakes up Immigrant Drivers' License Issue

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Cindy Rodriguez
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Across the state thousands of immigrants who don't have valid social security numbers are fearful that their drivers licenses will soon be suspended. Different immigrant groups are trying to come up with solutions to this problem. Fernando Mateo - a Dominican businessman with strong Republican ties has taken the lead on the issue. WNYC's Cindy Rodriguez reports.

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