For the fourth year in a row, Historic Annapolis Foundation opened the William Paca House and its manicured gardens to the public for the naturalization ceremony. Afterward, the house and grounds - which once belonged to one of four Maryland signers of the Declaration of Independence - remained open to the guests and the public for several hours.
"One of our volunteers, Melissa Outland, grew up in Charlottesville. For years, they've...
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Hmmmm - 2009-07-05 14:25:08
I think you both make outstanding points. However, did you notice the one fellow said that now "we can let relatives come live with us".
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George W - 2009-07-05 14:14:09
I agree wholeheartedly. It may be a process, but if you are seeking to live here and be an American complete with all the perks and benefits...do it the right way!
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immigration - 2009-07-05 08:13:16
its nice to see some people come hear legally
and become citizens,as opposed to the millions of others who come hear to work the
system
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