Ravenstahl Joins Other Mayors in Call for Immigration Reform

Published: October 19, 2012

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 19, 2012

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl joined mayors and business leaders from across the country in pledging to reform U.S. immigration laws, saying foreign-born talent is critical for the city’s economy.

In signing the Partnership for a New American Economy on Friday, Ravenstahl committed Pittsburgh to a national coalition led by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The group believes strict immigration policies sap American potential for attracting the world’s brightest minds.

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