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Reshaping the Rust Belt Through Immigrant Talent
A century ago the Rust Belt was the country’s industrial heartland, with cities like Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Detroit innovating manufacturing processes that drew, among others, large numbers of European and Latin immigrants. When industrial decline eliminated well-paid blue-collar jobs, entire families of new Americans left for more foreign-friendly… Read More
Immigration is vital for innovation
While it’s no surprise that immigration policy remains at the forefront of political debate, conversations on this important topic often bypass the impact of policy on business in the U.S. For manufacturing, the topic of immigration and skills shortages are a topic that we must work to solve if this… Read More
Iowa leaders urge bipartisan action on immigration reform
Iowa is not new to politics. As the first-in-the-nation caucus state, our media and communities are deeply involved and invested in the electoral process, from local races to the presidential election. In 2016, our state and nation face significant challenges and as Iowans, we take our role as the first… Read More
America’s Rural Counties Face Dire Shortages of Physicians; Foreign-born Doctors Can Help, Report Shows
CONTACT Sarah Doolin: [email protected] New York, NY — Today marks the expiration of the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which permits each state’s Department of Health to sponsor up to thirty foreign physicians to work in underserved areas and waives the J-1 visa… Read More
Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians in America’s Rural Counties and How Foreign-Born Doctors can Help
This report by New American Economy asserts that there is more the United States government could do to allow immigrant doctors to serve America’s communities that face severe shortages of medical practitioners. Analyzing 2015 data from the American Medical Association, “Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians… Read More
Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians in America’s Rural Counties and How Foreign-Born Doctors can Help
This report by New American Economy asserts that there is more the United States government could do to allow immigrant doctors to serve America’s communities that face severe shortages of medical practitioners. Analyzing 2015 data from the American Medical Association, “Life Support: The Shortage of Physicians… Read More
D.M. Partnership names plan to attract immigrants
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is working on a plan to attract more immigrants to central Iowa in order to boost the area’s workforce. Dubbed the Des Moines Immigration Initiative, the plan is a joint project between the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Partnership for a New American Economy. Read More
Crops rot for want of immigration reform
Some Michigan farm owners are leaving their crops to rot because they can’t find enough workers to harvest them. That’s a shameful problem linked to bad immigration policy, and could be easily fixed if Congress would stop fighting about immigration and start adopting sensible regulations. The simple fix is… Read More
How an Immigration Downturn Has Contributed to the Construction-Worker Shortage
The U.S. construction industry has lost more than half a million Mexican-born workers since 2007, contributing to a labor shortage that’s likely to drive up home prices, according to a new analysis. Increasingly restrictive immigration policies and better opportunities abroad have resulted in less Mexican immigration to… Read More
Four Ways the Hispanic Market Makes an Impact on the Economy
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, designates a time for us to reflect on our country’s numerous Latino leaders, both past and present, and measure their influence on a culture that continues to grow and impact the economy on a local and national… Read More
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