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When President Obama entered the White House it was thought by many immigration advocates that now might actually be the time when comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) might become a reality. Advocates were especially optimistic with President Obama’s party controlling both the House and the Senate. Yet, nearly two years into the Obama Administration, no major … Continue reading “President Obama Wants Congress to Act, Not Willing to Use Administrative Powers” The Colbert Report never seems to have a lack of material to use in making fun of the U.S. Government’s immigration policy. Here is a piece about the recent “anchor baby” and 14th amendment circus. The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c … Judging from the rhetoric that is swirling around about the need to change the 14th Amendment, you would think that the number of children born in the United States to mothers living outside the United States would be huge. Why else would a politician even propose changing the U.S. Constitution? The facts just do not … Here is the Daily Show’s take on the growing babble about “Anchor Babies.” The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c … The United Farm Workers have started an ingenious campaign to help U.S. workers find work in the agricultural sector. Are you unemployed? Do you need a job? Are you willing to work? The United Farm Workers will help you find work on its website. One Warning: Job may include using hand tools such as knives, … NYC Mayor Bloomberg is set to announce a major initiative to advocate for immigration reform. The initiative will advocate for an overhaul of the immigration system, including the creation of a pathway to legalization for undocumented immigrants, and the creation of a more stringent fine system against companies that employ unauthorized workers. The initiative will … Continue reading “NYC Mayor Plans National Push For Immigration Reform” Senator Schumer recently told a crowd that he expects that comprehensive immigration reform will be completed by March 2011. It is assuring to know that Senator Schumer thinks that immigration reform will happen within the next two years. But March 2011 is a long ways off in the political world and it is difficult to … Continue reading “Schumer Says Immigration Reform By March 2011” Dozens of protesters in the city are going without food for three days to protest the federal government’s inaction in addressing immigration reform. Some protesters are threatening to strike until Senator Schumer, chairman of the Senate Immigration subcommittee addresses their concerns. Another protester, Oswaldo Cabrera, has been on a hunger strike since last month. Protesting … I often describe the immigration process as a long, arduous road. Immigrating to the United States is a process that has many hoops and pitfalls. Unfortunately, many would-be immigrants are not aware of the pitfalls until it is too late. Here is just one Australian’s long path to American permanent residency. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently stated that the U.S. has three options when it comes to food prices and immigration. Pay substantially more for food if more unauthorized workers are removed from the United States Import substantially more food from outside of the country (and worry more about food safety and contamination) if … Continue reading “Immigration Reform and Food Prices Are Linked” Obama’s recent comments on the need for Immigration Reform. During a rare Air Force One Question and Answer session, President Obama emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform, but questioned whether Congress had the political will to get it done this year. If not now, when President Obama? Former President Clinton also recently added his analytical take on immigration and the state of the … On Friday, the Arizona governor signed into law a very divisive state immigration action that has caused widespread protest and debate. President Obama has even questioned the state’s actions. The Arizona law may have an unintended result – the pushing through of Comprehensive Immigration Reform on a national level. The Arizona law has just shown … Continue reading “Will Arizona Law Be Catalyst to Comprehensive Immigration Reform?” A few days ago, New York Times writer Thomas Friedman wrote a thoughtful editorial discussing how immigration has enhanced America’s entrepreneurial growth. More importantly, Mr. Friedman asked Congress to stop messing around and actually pass pragmatic immigration reform. Now, will Congress only listen? Last week the Bloom Box was officially unveiled to the world. If its proponents are correct, the Bloom Box will radically redefine how America (and the World) gets its electrical energy. The creator of the Bloom Box is K.R. Sridhar and if you listen to him on 60 Minutes, you will know why some are … Continue reading “Is This Immigrant The Next Thomas Edison?” |
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