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How important is immigration in the US presidential race?
In Houston, Texas there is no majority racial or ethnic group and one fifth of the population is foreign born. 350,000 people are permanent residents with a green card but have not yet become full citizens. Newshour's Owen Bennett Jones went to Houston charity Bonding Against Adversity to meet some of those taking the American language and history test that will enable them to become US citizens.
(Photo: Cover of a book entitled 'Learn About the United States' used to prepare for US citizenship tests. Credit: 蜜芽传媒)
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