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Taxpayer asks:
Dear Taxgirl,

In the last couple months, I’ve received a spammy e-mail asking me to sign an “electronic petition” against a tax increase so the government can provide health care to illegal aliens. I deleted this whenever I got it, because it just sounds like some urban legend to me. I mean who in their right mind would propose this?

The other day in the US mail I received an update from my congressman which included a survey for his constituents to fill out and mail back. One of the questions was “Do you support a 71 billion dollar tax increase to provide government healthcare for illegal aliens?”. In my research I can not find any such pending legislation. Have you heard of anything or do you know where I could look besides the websites of the house & senate? I think my representative may just be trying to stir the pot. I do plan to contact his office, but would like to be armed with as much info as possible before I hold his feet to the fire.

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Chartered loss adjuster Janet Kelly was arrested and charged by Peruvian police after being found with fake $10 and $20 bills she brought with her from the UK.

The 44-year-old, who was on a two-week tour of the South American country, was allowed to travel home only after paying bail to Peruvian judges.

But, she still faces charges and could be barred from travel to other countries.

Miss Kelly's 11-day trip to Peru last October was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime.

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