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Corruption On The Border: Dismantling Misconduct In The Rio Grande Valley

Posted on July 5, 2015 by John Burnett

The FBI is cracking down on rampant corruption in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. With voter fraud, drug smuggling and bribery a big part of border culture, it’s proving to be a difficult task.

For Cubans In Key West, A Longing To Fill In ‘Gaps Of Who We Are’

Posted on December 27, 2014 by John Burnett

Some Cuban-American families are rejoicing at the possibility of visiting their homeland, but not everyone has embraced President Obama’s new policy toward the island nation.

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