NumbersUSA — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle frequently tout the “labor shortage” line when pushing for comprehensive immigration reform. Some of these same lawmakers actually hold job fairs, knowing well that their state or district has unemployment problems. While others may not hold their own job fairs, they continue to say that “jobs” […]
Unemployed Flock to Job Fairs While Lawmakers Continue to Argue “Labor Shortage”
September 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sessions: Labor Day a Reminder Immigration Bill Must Be Stopped, U.S. Economy Strengthened
September 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Weekly Standard — Alabama senator Jeff Sessions, a Republican, is marking Labor Day with a statement lamenting the decline in America’s workforce and the strident push toward passing an immigration bill. First, Sessions focuses on the sorry state of the American economy, where the unemployment rate is a staggering 7.4 percent. “As the nation […]
Hazleton Mayor Plans To Take Immigration Fight To Supreme Court
September 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Fox News — Hazleton Mayor Joseph Yannuzzi said that the city plans to appeal a ruling made by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals several weeks ago calling the Illegal Immigration Relief Act and rental ordinances unconstitutional, according to the Standard Speaker, a local newspaper. The municipal laws, which Yannuzzi said he is prepared to […]
McCain: Immigration Bill Could Give Foreign Workers Leg Up on Americans
September 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Washington Times – Two Republicans who helped write the Senate’s immigration bill said Tuesday that they are convinced it will finally be able to get a handle on the porous southwestern border — but acknowledged it could mean problems for American workers. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, both Arizona Republicans, said they fear that […]
