by Tanvi Misra | Nov 11, 2013 | Business & Tech, Immigration, National Security
WASHINGTON — When Texas National Guardsman Brandon Schraub returned home four years ago after serving in Iraq, he found himself knee-deep in a tough job search. In 2009, “no one just blatantly said that they wouldn’t hire me, but you know how you go into a job...
by Catherine Brzycki | Nov 6, 2013 | Immigration
WASHINGTON –In June, the Senate passed comprehensive immigration reform with bipartisan support. But once the bill hit the House of Representatives, bipartisanship quickly derailed. What once was a front-burner issue now appears to have little chance of passing the...
by Catherine Brzycki | Nov 4, 2013 | Immigration
Less than a month after the Mexican Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the “MiConsulmex” app, it has received 25,000 individual downloads in less than a month. The free app targets the Mexican community in the United States and provides information about...
by Jayna Omaye | Oct 30, 2013 | Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON — While immigration reform is stalled in Congress, hundreds of conservative leaders from 40 states gathered here Tuesday to meet with more than 100 members of Congress about passing immigration legislation. “What’s happening today is that Republican...
by Catherine Brzycki | Oct 29, 2013 | Immigration
Evangelical Christians believe immigration reform will benefit the economy, security and their faith, citing support in the Bible. They met in Washington to add their support for comprehensive immigration reform by the end of 2013.
by Jayna Omaye | Oct 24, 2013 | Immigration, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Workers with disabilities are paid about 10 percent less than other workers in similar jobs, and 8 percent less in total compensation, including wages, health insurance and vacation time, according to a new Cornell University study. Research by...
