These Three Facts Prove That America Needs More Immigrants

Business Insider 

May 22, 2013

By Somesh Dash

 

America finally has an opportunity to establish a sensible immigration policy in the coming months.

The effects of the policy will have far reaching ramifications in terms of both economic and social implications for the country in years to come.

The debate about the immigration bill is entering a period of elevated rhetoric, where the media and legislators are honing in on specific tradeoffs that could help the imbill get ratified in the Senate.

As Congress bickers, it’s important not to lose sight of the big picture.

Here are 3 core facts that everyone should remember:

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