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<p>FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. speaks on Capitol hill in Washington. Republicans are looking to deny illegal immigrants the child tax credit, and refund checks as one way to help pay for extending the Social Security tax cut another 10 months. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p>

<p>FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. speaks on Capitol hill in Washington. Republicans are looking to deny illegal immigrants the child tax credit, and refund checks as one way to help pay for extending the Social Security tax cut another 10 months. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)</p>

February 9, 2012

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GOP targets child tax break for illegal immigrants
February 9, 2012 8:15 p.m.

GOP targets child tax break for illegal immigrants

WASHINGTON - Republicans are looking to deny child tax credits to illegal immigrants - refund checks averaging $1,800 a family - in an effort that has roused anger among Hispanics and some Democratic lawmakers.