English-only in the US, translating tweets in Japan and satire in Egypt
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The English Only movement in the United States is always active during times of high immigration. Now, the movement has got a shot in the arm from the Tea Party. It may help convince lawmakers and voters in the 19 remaining states that don't yet have a law on their books declaring English to be the official language [...]
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