Here's a question: how many border agents does it take to the protect the border?
The real-life answer is that we'll never find out because apparently, a significant number of them have been known to fall asleep on the job.
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Aug 1, 2011
Farmers across the country are rallying to fight a Republican-sponsored bill that would force them and all other employers to verify the legal immigration status of their workers, a move some say could imperil not only future harvests but also the agricultural community's traditional support for conservative candidates....
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Americans are urging Congress and the Obama administration to confront the challenge of cutting unnecessary spending while creating jobs. Some in Congress aren't getting the message.
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New comments by the head of the Republican Party demonstrate that when it comes to appealing to Latino voters, the GOP still just doesn't get it. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairperson Reince Priebus "dismissed the idea that the party's support among Latinos will be hurt over immigration," according to...
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New comments by the head of the Republican Party demonstrate that when it comes to appealing to Latino voters, the GOP still just doesn't get it. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairperson Reince Priebus "dismissed the idea that the party's support among Latinos will be hurt over immigration," according to...
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Jul 26, 2011
Cities, states and nations now compete in a global talent pool — where high-skilled workers help create and attract employment opportunities. If the United States is going to create new jobs, and succeed competitively, we need to adapt to this rapidly changing global economy.
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Georgia restaurants are reporting labor shortages following the passage of the state's tough new immigration enforcement law, a new survey by the Georgia Restaurant Association shows.Nearly half of the 523 restaurateurs across the state who voluntarily participated in the electronic survey this month are having trouble finding workers.
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Another front is opening in the divisive U.S. battle on illegal immigration over whether employers should be required to use a controversial Internet-based system to verify worker eligibility.Introduced 15 years ago, E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration.
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Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) has really thin skin. He just can't help himself and has to respond to any article that mentions him and/or immigration policy. These are not baseless allegations. Even well-known news columnist, Ruben Navarrette, called him out on it, writing that Lamar Smith "creates his...
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Immigration has become a political hot potato, often prompting heated debate over border security, illegal workers, police responsibilities and other issues. But a conference this week at Wayne State University centered on how immigrants could be a major asset in helping Michigan to rebuild its tattered economy.
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