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China, Immigration And The Presidential Debate’s Clueless Moment
The Washington Post October 17, 2012 The moderator, CNN host Candy Crowley, asked a great question during Tuesday night’s presidential debate: “iPad, the Macs, the iPhones, they are all manufactured in China. One of the major reasons is labor is so much cheaper here. How do you convince a… Read More
Opinion: Skilled Immigrants Are Uptapped Assets for Regional Economic Development
National Journal October 17, 2012 What do Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Dayton, Ohio, have in common? Each of these cities has endured decades of shrinking population—and each has recently identified skilled immigrants as a vital component of a healthy economy. Their economic-development agendas recognize that attracting and retaining talented newcomers… Read More
Study Shows Immigration May Boost St. Louis Economy
St. Louis Public Radio October 17, 2012 A Saint Louis University economist thinks he has found a key to growth for St. Louis. Professor Jack Strauss presented his findings this afternoon from an economic study that shows a direct correlation between an increasing immigrant population and economic growth. The… Read More
Time To Act On The DREAM
Augusta Free Press October 16, 2012 Congress needs to act on the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, or DREAM Act, as soon as it reconvenes after the elections. The Act which was first introduced in 2001 would provide a path to citizenship for people brought to… Read More
Romney And Obama Clash On Immigration
The Washington Post October 16, 2012 In what has been a lively debate full of clashes, one of the biggest has been over immigration. The question, asked by Lorraine Osorio, went first to Mitt Romney. “What I will do is I’ll put in place an employment verification system and… Read More
Start-up Visa: Let’s Welcome Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Inc. October 15, 2012 Despite the difficulty in obtaining visas, green cards, work permits, and even citizenship in the United States, America remains the first-choice destination for the overwhelming majority of tech entrepreneurs and highly-skilled science and technology workers. But there are some simple policy fixes that would make… Read More
Visa Program Can Spur Economic Growth
The Patriot Ledger October 16, 2012 At a recent discussion of federal immigration policy hosted by the New England Council, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch highlighted the critical role that foreign-born workers play in our economy, filling important jobs throughout the workforce. Many… Read More
Ali Noorani: Conservatives Agree, Immigration Reform Can Be Good Policy and Good Politics
Fox News Latino October 16, 2012 As the race for president heats up, none other than Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, wants cooler heads to prevail when it comes to immigration policy. In the Midwest, where immigrants are key to population growth, competitiveness and prosperity, Norquist… Read More
Rick Snyder to Discuss Immigration Issues with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Detroit Free Press October 12, 2012 Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today, Snyder said in a telephone interview this morning. … One of the topics is immigration, particularly the idea of STEM green cards,” he said, referring to proposals… Read More
See Ya Later, Innovator: U.S. Turns Its Back On Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs
Read Write Web October 12, 2012 Immigration has always been the engine that drives the American economy. In Silicon Valley, foreign-born entrepreneurs have founded half the region’s startups in recent years – and kept the U.S. economy moving forward. So what happens if that innovation engine stalls? We’re about… Read More
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