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DAVID RIVERA: In 1966, the United States of America granted Cuban nationals one of the most benevolent immigration provisions ever…

On the recordMay 30, 2012
In 1966, the United States of America granted Cuban nationals one of the most benevolent immigration provisions ever granted to nationals of any country on the planet, what became known as the Cuban Adjustment Act.
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DAVID RIVERA
Florida

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Rivera highlights the significance of the Cuban Adjustment Act for Cuban immigrants.

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