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more high- and low-skilled immigrants in the nation's legal labor pool. Backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, these business-minded Republican fundraisers say they're getting a relatively receptive audience in the face of an undeniable new political reality. Record Hispanic turnout helped President Barack Obama defeat Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney last fall. And projected population growth ensures that immigrants' political clout will grow stronger.
• The network of Republican donors is at odds with many on the GOP's right flank -- tea party activists among them -- who argue for increased border security first and foremost. That was largely the position of Romney, who encouraged immigrants without legal status to "self-deport."
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• LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The MTV Movie Awards spread the golden popcorn prizes around, and even included a touch of Bollywood.
• "The Avengers" won three awards, including the top prize, movie of the year.

"Silver Linings Playbook" also collected three awards. Several stars, including show host Rebel Wilson, won a pair of prizes.
• "What's the opposite of humbled? We're Biebered to be standing here," said "Avengers" writer-director Joss Whedon as he accepted the top prize Sunday. "This is the award that means the most to me. I am so grateful and very excited for 2015; we're going to bring you 'Avengers 2.'"
• "The Avengers" also won best fight and best villain for actor Tom Hiddleston.
• "Silver Linings Playbook" won best performance for stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence and best kiss for the on-screen smooch they share. Cooper accepted his award and the kiss prize. Lawrence was not at Sunday's ceremony.
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• AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Adam Scott strolled into the room, looking quite dapper in green.
• He let out a deep sigh and struggled to contain his emotions -- the thoughts of Greg Norman, the folks Down Under, the dad he hugged so tight alongside the 10th

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