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Manufacturers Applaud Senators for Immigration Reform Plan
2013-04-17 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
NAM welcomed bipartisan legislation released by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), John McCain (R-AZ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Dick Durbin (D-IL). Framework addresses aspects of immigration critical to manufacturers. And while manufacturers are still reviewing language, proposal was noted as thoughtful and positive step that addresses reforms necessary for U.S. success. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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Zuckerberg, Tech Giants Tackle Immigration Reform With FWD.us PAC
2013-04-11 22:35:16| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg this week unveiled FWD.us, a new political action group that will focus on immigration reform - specifically how to expand the pool of available visas for highly skilled workers.
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NAM Chief Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform as Key Building Block for America's ...
2013-02-05 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons testified before House Committee on Education and the Workforce at hearing on Challenges Facing America's Workplaces and Classrooms. Testimony highlighted need for immigration reform to strengthen workforce by providing access to skilled workers. As part of reforms, manufacturers are asking Congress and Administration to address lack of high-skilled workers, settling issues regarding undocumented population and establishing commitment to strong legal ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
President to push immigration reform on Tuesday
2013-02-05 01:57:49| Beverages - Topix.net
A day after pushing the administration's gun control proposals on the road in Minnesota, President Obama will sit down with groups to push for immigration reform Tuesday, White House officials said.
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Obama backs immigration reform for skilled tech workers
2013-01-30 04:51:52| CNET News.com
The president speaks in support of changing immigration laws for foreign-born programmers and engineers, while U.S. senators introduce a new bill aimed at the same cause. [Read more]
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