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Area residents cheer as statements are made during a presentation by federal officials involved in the placement of immigrant children at St Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2014. The program is on hold pending comments from local residents (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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A historical marker stands in front of the Saint Paul's College sign in Lawrenceville, Va., Thursday, June 19, 2014. Federal officials held a town meeting to give local residents details on a proposed plan to house immigrant children at the closed school. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Area resident John Zubrot of Ebony, Virginia, asks a question during a presentation by federal officials involved in the placement of immigrant children at the abandoned Saint Paul's College in Lawrenceville. (associated press)

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Lawrenceville, Va. residents listen during a presentation by federal officials involved in the placement of immigrant children at St Paul's College Thursday. The program is on hold pending comments from residents. (Associated Press)

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The government's plan to temporarily shelter hundreds of minors illegally crossing the Southwest border at Saint Paul's College in Lawrenceville, Virginia is on hold. (Associated PRess)