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Midwestern Businesses Brace for Immigrant Worker Boycott

Some Hispanic Leaders expect little business today on Kansas City's South West Boulevard, but some restaurants will be open.
(Photo by Frank Morris)
Some Hispanic Leaders expect little business today on Kansas City's South West Boulevard, but some restaurants will be open.

By Frank Morris

Kansas City, MO – Today thousands will demonstrate in cities from LA to Dodge City for more rights for foreign born workers. The rallies and boycott will force dozens of huge meatpacking houses to close. And even though the rally in Kansas City won't be until 4:00, a number of shops are shutting down. KCUR's Frank Morris reports.

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