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Iraq Veteran Faces Deportation

An illegal immigrant who served in the Army in Iraq is now being investigated for lying about his immigration status. Pvt. Juan Escalante faces the possibility of a dishonorable discharge, deportation, or mild disciplinary action. Tom Banse reports.

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