English study may fall on deaf ears

“We know the ability to speak English is a crucial skill for getting a good job and for integration into society,” said D’Vera Cohn, a senior writer for Pew.

“The flip side,” he said, “is that many Hispanics believe that language discrimination hinders Latinos from succeeding in America.”

Language issues are central to the still unresolved immigration debate in Congress and on the presidential campaign trail, with some calling for laws enforcing English-only policies as part of comprehensive reform.”*

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