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I'm doing the best I can for blacks, President Obama says

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Several black legislators say Obama must do more for recession-stricken minorities.

Some 15.6% of blacks nationwide are out of work, compared with the overall 10% unemployment rate. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/12/22/2009-12-22_im_doing_best_i_can_for_blacks_bam_says.html#ixzz0aQtRfG7n

By Kenneth R. Bazinet -- New York Daily News

Runestad: E-Verify bill will save jobs for citizens

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Will unemployed Michiganians continue to compete with illegal immigrants for taxpayer-funded jobs? That question is before the Michigan House of Representatives this week in the form of House Bill 4355, which would require state and local governments, and their contractors, to verify whether new hires are eligible to work in the U.S.

H-1B demand spike may signal improving outlook for skilled pros

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Demand for H-1B visas has accelerated over the last six to eight weeks after being flat for months. This comes as the number of companies planning to increase college hiring is also on the rise. Together, the trends may be early indicators of an improving economy for skilled professionals. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9141648/H_1B_demand_spike_may_signal_improving_outlook_for_skilled_pros

By Patrick Thibodeau -- Computerworld

Frederick County aims to stop contractors from hiring illegal immigrants for labor

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Frederick County is taking steps to prevent contractors from hiring illegal immigrant workers.

On Dec. 15, Frederick County Commissioners will consider whether to adopt new purchasing regulations. Those regulations would include requiring major construction contractors to certify that they and their subcontractors are not knowingly employing illegal aliens.

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