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Tech leaders plan virtual push on immigration
Associated Press February 26, 2013 High-tech leaders including the former heads of AOL and Mozilla are organizing a “virtual march for immigration reform” aimed at pressuring lawmakers to enact sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration laws. … The new effort, backed by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Partnership… Read More
Press Release: Partnership for a New American Economy Joins with Tech and Innovation Leaders to Launch Largest-Ever Virtual March on Washington in Support of Sensible Immigration Reform
The Partnership for a New American Economy today joined with tech and innovation leaders to launch the largest-ever virtual march on Washington, calling on lawmakers to pass smart immigration reform that includes measures to help power the U.S. economy. The March for Innovation will bring together luminaries… Read More
Our Dated Immigration Policies Could Torpedo the Tech Economy
Wired February 25, 2013 It’s an iPad and smartphone world. Yet we’re stuck with an immigration system formed in the age of black-and-white TVs. Whereas the success of yesterday’s Fortune 500 companies — like U.S. Steel and Amoco — once depended on resources, today’s Fortune 500 companies — like… Read More
The Virtual March on Washington for Immigration
Wall Street Journal February 25, 2013 This is the year when immigration reform might happen, but leaders in the technology industry distrust politicians enough not to take chances. A group of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists is launching a “virtual march on Washington. They will be using the Internet and… Read More
Entrepreneurs building momentum, changing tactic in pursuit of immigration reform
Washington Post February 25, 2013 The lobbying campaign to ease immigration restrictions for highly educated foreigners is expanding and evolving, with advocates shifting attention toward a comprehensive deal rather than continuing their attempts to drive through smaller, targeted legislation. A collection of entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders are launching… Read More
Silicon Valley in immigration reform call
Financial Times February 24, 2013 A coalition of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and social media experts will on Monday launch a campaign for comprehensive immigration reform, which will culminate in a “virtual march” on Washington in April. … They are being co-ordinated by the Partnership for a New… Read More
Immigration law is outdated
Cincinnati Enquirer February 20, 2013 … There are literally thousands of high-skilled jobs in the United States that need to be filled so our economy can start moving again. Unfortunately, our universities have a deficit of science, technology, engineering and math graduates who are able to take on these… Read More
Bipartisan Maine group urges Susan Collins, Angus King to take lead on immigration reform
Bangor Daily News February 19, 2013 Two Republican lawmakers, a Democratic former House speaker, a union member and business representatives joined in an effort Tuesday to pressure Maine’s U.S. senators, independent Angus King and Republican Susan Collins, to take leadership roles in crafting a bipartisan immigration reform package in… Read More
Highly Skilled Immigrants a Key to America’s Future
Fox Business February 19, 2013 … Many immigrants who come to the U.S. start new businesses and create jobs. In fact, a 2011 report by the Partnership for a New American Economy found that 90 companies (18%) of Fortune 500 were founded by people who were foreign born. When… Read More
Julian Castro urges Congress to act on immigration: ‘America is watching’
Houston Chronicle February 5, 2013 At the first immigration-reform hearing of this Congress, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro urged House Republicans to take quick action on family-based and high-skilled visas — and also advocated for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. “America is watching,” Castro said. “Let’s get… Read More
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