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February 17th, 2012
05:57 PM ET
I Am America: Kenyan-born American Polly Urungu
17-year-old Polly Urungu lives in Eugene, Oregon, but was born in Kenya. She became a U.S. citizen two years ago. Her parents moved to the United States to pursue their American dream.
What makes you American? Check out Polly's story and submit your own "I Am America" story on iReport.
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If your legal your American, how many americans are out of work, why are they out of work?
Think about it!!