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Georgia Reps Cosponsor Chain Migration Act
Georgia Representatives Jack Kingston and John Linder were among the 19 original cosigners when Rep. Phil Gingrey introduced H.R.878 (Nuclear Family Priority Act) earlier this month.
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Obama Budget Provides Boost for DHS, Including E-Verify
President Obama released his budget proposal today, which includes a 6.5 percent increase for the Department of Homeland Security. The budget would increase spending for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol and E-Verify.
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Oklahoma & Missouri Reps Cosponsor Chain Migration Act
Oklahoma Representative Mary Fallin and Missouri Rep. Todd Akin were among the 19 original cosigners when Rep. Phil Gingrey introduced H.R.878 (Nuclear Family Priority Act) earlier this month.
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NC Bill Would Protect American Students
A new bill has been introduced to the North Carolina General Assembly, and if passed, would prohibit illegal aliens from attending North Carolina community colleges. Introduced by State Senator Philip Berger, the bill would establish the purpose of community colleges as an educational opportunity for students "who are lawfully present in the United States who are high school graduates."
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28 Illegal Workers Arrested in Obama's First ICE Raid
Immigration officials arrested 28 illegal workers at Yamato Engine Specialists in Bellingham, Wa. on Tuesday. The workplace raid was the first during the Obama Administration. ICE officials said they believe most of the 28 arrested gained employment by using fake social security numbers and counterfeit documents.
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Iowa & Indiana Reps Cosponsor Chain Migration Act
Iowa Representatives Steve King and Indiana Rep. Dan Burton were among the 19 original cosigners when Rep. Phil Gingrey introduced H.R.878 (Nuclear Family Priority Act) earlier this month.
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Omnibus Appropriations Bill would Extend E-Verify
Earlier this week, the House released a $410 billion omnibus package that would extend E-Verify if approved. E-Verify, the federal government's workplace verification tool, is set to expire on March 6, but the bill would extend it to the end of fiscal year which is Sept. 30.
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Indiana Senate Passes E-Verify Bill; Moves to State House
The Indiana Senate passed SB 580 on Tuesday by a vote of 37-13. The bill now moves to the State House for further action, and if passed, the state would join 11 other states in getting tough on companies that hire illegal foreign workers instead of Americans.
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Texas & California Reps Cosponsor Chain Migration Act
Texas Representatives Sam Johnson and California Rep. Brian Bilbray were among the 19 original cosigners when Rep. Phil Gingrey introduced H.R.878 (Nuclear Family Priority Act) earlier this month.
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Stimulus Restriction on H-1B Visas Causes Indian Firms in U.S. to Hire More Americans
With rising unemployment figures in the United States and the possibility of more legislation similar to the H-1B restrictions added into the economic stimulus package, Indian outsourcing firms are looking to hire Americans for U.S.-based Indian companies. A report in the Wall Street Journal says that the large outsourcing firms Infosys Technologies and Wipro are looking to hire Americans so they can remain competitive if the ability to hire foreign workers tightens.