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Alabama jobless rate falls amid immigration reform
Alabama’s unemployment rate fell at a record pace in November amid stepped-up efforts by President Barack Obama’s deputies to frustrate enforcement of the state’s popular new immigration reform.
The state’s unemployment rate fell 0.6 percent in November to 8.7 percent, according to new state reports, partly because the state’s employers opened up jobs to Americans after shedding illegal immigrants.
Border Patrol to toughen up policy on returning illegal border-crossers
New Mexico Governor to Push for Driver's License Ban in 2012 Session
In the upcoming 2012 session, the state legislature in New Mexico will revisit the issue to repeal a 2003 bill which allowed illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses in the state. New Mexico is one of three states that allows illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. Since 2003, more than 80,000 foreign nationals have been issued driver's licenses.
South Carolina Debate Provides Hopefuls with Some Chances to Discuss Immigration
It's been a while since the GOP Presidential Debates provided us with a lively discussion on the nation's immigration issues, and unfortunately Monday night's debate in South Carolina didn't do much to advance the discussion either. But, the debate hosted by Fox News Channel and the Wall Street Journal did provide some opportunities for the candidates to restate their positions along with some missed opportunities.
Reporter takes E-Verify program for test run
I wanted to see firsthand what's involved, so with the help of a local business, I "applied" for a job with Carson-Mitchell Engineers.
Santorum Opposes Chain Migration & Visa Lottery -- Earns 'A-' Immigration Grade
Former Sen. Rick Santorum zoomed from the back of the GOP pack on immigration issues to way out FRONT at a C-SPAN televised event in South Carolina on Friday. For the first time since 2007, we have a Presidential candidate who says LEGAL immigration numbers are too high!
Gingrich Hammers Romney For Opposing Amnesty & 'Pandering to Hardliners' as Romney Accepts Kobach Endorsement
In an interview with the Miami Herald, Presidential contender New Gingrich attacked his chief opponent, Mitt Romney, for his total opposition to giving permanent work permits to long-term illegal aliens. Gingrich also said that conservatives have generally been drawn to his "humane" approach to long-term illegal residents. At the same time, Romney and other candidates touted their anti-amnesty credentials in South Carolina.
Huffington Post Highlights Influence of NumbersUSA Candidate Ratings
The Huffington Post brought to light NumbersUSA's ad campaign in early primary and caucus states. The Huffington Post wrote NumbersUSA has become something of a bellwether for Republican presidential candidates, who cite the organization's immigration report card to prove they oppose unauthorized immigration.
Gingrich's Amnesty Plan Receives Frosty Reception in New Hampshire and a Poor Primary Performance
On Saturday, GOP Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich held a two-hour town hall meeting with a group of veterans in Wolfeboro, N.H. A member of the crowd asked Gingrich, not about his position on immigration, but for the specific details of his policy should he be elected president. Typical of Gingrich, he laid out a 7-point policy plan for reforming immigration, earning enthusiastic applause on most of his points. But there was one of those 7 points that received more of a frosty reception from the few hundred in attendance.