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Trusting candidate Raul Labrador to represent the values of most Idaho voters is like believing Obamacare will reduce the federal deficit. The facts unravel the spin. Fact: Immigration attorney Labrador fought to keep Javier Sotelo from deportation. He was convicted of smuggling illegal aliens and document fraud. The government introduced evidence at his immigration trial that Sotelo was wanted for murder in Mexico. Labrador could have recused himself after learning this, but did not. Fortunately, for Idaho citizens, Labrador failed. Fact: Labrador represents illegal aliens in his practice. Fact: Attorney Labrador has worked for the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, ardent supporters...

PHOENIX: A human smuggler who caused the death of 10 illegal immigrants when he crashed a sport utility vehicle while fleeing from U.S. Border Patrol agents has been sentenced to life in federal prison. Adan Pineda Doval, 22, a Mexican citizen, was convicted by a Phoenix jury in October of 10 counts of transporting illegal immigrants causing death and two lesser charges. Pineda was driving a Chevrolet Suburban packed with 20 illegal immigrants outside Yuma, Arizona, on Aug. 7, 2006 when Border Patrol agents spotted him. He fled, ignoring pleas of the passengers to stop, then swerved to avoid a...