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Mexican immigrant gains U.S. citizenship after 15 years

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By Matt Loper

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012
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For one Mexican immigrant it took 15 years to become a U.S. citizen. Blanca Sanchez joined several others in a naturalization ceremony in Avondale on Monday where she officially gained her citizenship. Cronkite News reporter Matt Loper talked to Sanchez who will be able to vote for the first time this election season.

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