ABC News, 01/15/2013 –
“The United States needs more high-level scientists and engineers, according to technology experts. That's why they're pushing for immigration reform as a way to educate and retain the most talented workers in the world.
“But how that reform should happen -- in one big piece of legislation or in a series of small bills -- is fueling debate on Capitol Hill.
“While lawmakers in Congress agree that reform should be a priority, the comprehensive package that the White House and top Democrats are pushing has House Republicans worried that it will turn into ‘amnesty’…and provide a mass legalization for undocumented immigrants.
“…[Rep. Jason] Chaffetz, joined by Republican Representative Raúl Labrador of Idaho, said he prefers the ‘piecemeal’ approach to reform.
“‘I don't think it should be comprehensive,’ Labrador added, because ‘every member [of Congress] will find something flawed’ in one wide-ranging bill.
“…But Zoe Lofgren (D-California)…thinks one comprehensive bill makes more sense. She says Democrats are waiting ‘for a signal’ from House Speaker John Boehner that he's open to the comprehensive immigration reform he mentioned in a speech shortly after President Obama's reelection.
“…A group of technology industry leaders…said they want immigration reforms that will allow them to retain highly skilled foreign workers. As it stands… too many workers currently obtain advanced degrees in the United States and then return to their home countries to start businesses that compete with companies here.
“…‘Immigrants create economic activity,’ [Gary] Shapiro said, ‘highly skilled or not.’
“…[T]echnology experts say they want reforms that allow the country to educate and keep the best workers in the world, to help bolster the economy and spur innovation.”
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“The United States needs more high-level scientists and engineers, according to technology experts. That's why they're pushing for immigration reform as a way to educate and retain the most talented workers in the world.
“But how that reform should happen -- in one big piece of legislation or in a series of small bills -- is fueling debate on Capitol Hill.
“While lawmakers in Congress agree that reform should be a priority, the comprehensive package that the White House and top Democrats are pushing has House Republicans worried that it will turn into ‘amnesty’…and provide a mass legalization for undocumented immigrants.
“…[Rep. Jason] Chaffetz, joined by Republican Representative Raúl Labrador of Idaho, said he prefers the ‘piecemeal’ approach to reform.
“‘I don't think it should be comprehensive,’ Labrador added, because ‘every member [of Congress] will find something flawed’ in one wide-ranging bill.
“…But Zoe Lofgren (D-California)…thinks one comprehensive bill makes more sense. She says Democrats are waiting ‘for a signal’ from House Speaker John Boehner that he's open to the comprehensive immigration reform he mentioned in a speech shortly after President Obama's reelection.
“…A group of technology industry leaders…said they want immigration reforms that will allow them to retain highly skilled foreign workers. As it stands… too many workers currently obtain advanced degrees in the United States and then return to their home countries to start businesses that compete with companies here.
“…‘Immigrants create economic activity,’ [Gary] Shapiro said, ‘highly skilled or not.’
“…[T]echnology experts say they want reforms that allow the country to educate and keep the best workers in the world, to help bolster the economy and spur innovation.”
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