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True or False? "Illegal immigrants are a net benefit for the U.S. economy."

False

The New York Times Upfront | The news magazine for high school

In purely economic terms, illegal immigration is harmful because it floods our 21st-century economy with 19th-century-style low-skilled workers.

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What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest

Facts About Mt. Everest

Tallest mountain in the world.

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Do illegal immigrants cost the government money?

Yes.

The New York Times Upfront | The news magazine for high school

First, it means big costs for taxpayers.

Workers with little education don't earn much money, so they pay little in taxes and use a lot of government services.

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How many species of bats are there?

About 1100

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There are 1, 116 species of bats that we know about, and there are probably many more that are yet unknown to scientists.

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How many illegal immigrants are in the United States?

12 million

The New York Times Upfront | The news magazine for high school

There are currently 12 million people living in the United States illegally .

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