Groups aiding Hispanics face cuts - Maryland

Posted on: May 9th, 2007
Filed Under: [ Community ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Maryland ]
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“Citing concerns about giving tax dollars to groups that support illegal immigrants, County Executive John R. Leopold has cut off grants for two groups that work with the countys growing Hispanic population.
The cuts to El Centro de Ayuda and the Organization for Hispanic and Latin Americans total $115,000 are part of $3.1 million in cuts to about 50 nonprofit groups announced last week.

Mr. Leopold cited concerns about limited county resources and the process of awarding grants to explain many of the cuts to arts and community groups.”

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