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Senate's big immigration bill seeks to crack down on offshore outsourcing

2013-04-17 12:48:54| InfoWorld: Top News

The U.S. Senate's comprehensive immigration bill would make major changes to the H-1B visa that are certain to upset some and likely please others. The H-1B changes would likely most upset India's offshore industry.

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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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Immigration Issues Make Progress in Washington

2013-04-10 17:46:00| National Hog Farmer

Source: Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) reports that a tentative deal has been reached between agriculture workers and growers, according to comments made by a key senator on Tuesday, smoothing the way for a landmark immigration bill to be released within a week. read more

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