Science Update: The Nature of Anti-Immigrant Bias

The United States is said to be the land of opportunity for immigrants. But today at the AAAS Annual Meeting, an economist reported that immigrants' opportunities--at least when it comes to wages--are limited by their appearance.

Listen to the report by Science Update host Bob Hirshon.

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19 February 2007