Poll: Fewer U.S. Immigrants Sending Money Home

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 05/01/2008 - 8:07am

A survey by the Inter-American Development Bank shows the percentage of Hispanic immigrants sending money to their home countries in Latin America is down dramatically in just two years.

The report cites the U.S. economic slowdown and a tougher line on illegal immigrants.

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