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Bloomberg: Keeping America’s Doors Open
Donald Trump’s latest harsh immigration orders leave little doubt about how he and his administration view outsiders who have come to the U.S. illegally. His views on high-skilled, legal immigrants are more complicated. He’s vowed to punish companies that bend the rules to replace American workers with cheaper foreigners, but he’s also said he welcomes […]
Read MoreNews Americas Now: Five Things Caribbean Roots US Elected Leaders Are Doing In The Immigration Battle
As Donald Trump’s immigration plan to round up and deport millions of immigrants moved closer to reality this week, with a new Department of Homeland Security directive, many elected Caribbean roots officials are taking up the hot button issue and trying to help their constituents. Here are five things some are doing: Jamaican American Congresswoman […]
Read MoreKBIA Radio: “What do immigrants contribute in U.S.? New reports breaks it down”
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan area and state, but also looks […]
Read MoreKBIA Radio: What do immigrants contribute in U.S.? New reports breaks it down
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan area and state, but […]
Read MoreThe Tennessean: “Study: Immigrants vital to Tennessee economy”
Tennessee is home to more than 322,000 immigrants with nearly $6 billion in annual spending power. That’s according to the bipartisan New American Economy, which released state-specific data Tuesday that highlights the economic contributions of immigrants in their communities. Nashville business and city leaders held a press conference Tuesday to unveil the data and urge […]
Read MoreSt. Louis Public Radio: “Report highlights immigrant contributions in U.S. by city, state and Congressional district”
The International Institute of St. Louis is highlighting a new report that delves into the numbers behind immigrants in the United States. The national organization New American Economy released the report “Map the Impact” on Tuesday. The report breaks down not just the number of immigrants in each congressional district, metropolitan area and state, but also looks […]
Read MoreChicagoInno: What Would Illinois Look Like Without Immigrants? 113K Fewer Entrpreneurs: A new report breaks down immigrants’ impact on the economy of Illinois
What would Illinois look like without immigrants? 113,939 fewer founders. 281,090 employees out of a job. $2.6 billion in business income lost. And that’s just from foreign-born entrepreneurs. A new report from New American Economy, a bipartisan group of more than 500 mayors and business leaders who support immigration reform with a focus on the […]
Read MoreSW Illinois News: Illinois district relies on immigrant businesses, workers
Immigrants account for 14 percent of the Illinois population, but they make up about 22 percent of the state’s entrepreneurs — translating to more than $2 billion in business in 2014 alone. Those statistics are part of the New American Economy’s “Map the Impact,” a recently released report that showcases immigration contributions to all 435 […]
Read MoreWisconsin State Farmer: “Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports National Day of Action to encourage immigration reform”
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation supports the New American Economy’s (NAE) National Day of Action and immigration reform campaign. The campaign kicked off Tuesday with the launch of the Map of Impact that includes updated immigration statistics by state and congressional district and is available at newamericaneconomy.org/locations. This campaign highlights the power of immigrants in communities […]
Read MoreHartford Courant: Advocates: Immigrants Contribute To Connecticut Economy
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., supports a path to legalization for immigrants who overstayed visas or came into the country without permission. At a press conference at the state Capitol timed to the report’s release, he noted that Connecticut’s foreign-born workers pay $5 billion in taxes each year. “We are the beacon of opportunity and freedom,” […]
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