Sentences with phrase «as immigration reform»

There are few issues as divisive as immigration reform; there are even fewer issues as important as citizenship.

And she's also participated in the Women's March, a nationwide women - led rally that advocates for women's rights, as well as other hot button issues such as immigration reform and LGBTQ rights

She also responded to questions about critics who said that she's flip - flopped on gun control, as well as immigration reform.

«So long as immigration reform is defined by fear, rational minds can not prevail.

Election experts say Facebook must crack down on inflammatory ads on politically divisive issues such as immigration reform and gun rights, which were used to influence voters during and after the presidential campaign.

While the candidates currently hold some very similar positions on issues such as immigration reform, gay rights, gun control and campaign finance reform, Sanders has been able to stake out positions to the left of Clinton on other issues that excite some vocal voters.

But at the present stage of European integration, it may be difficult for any European government to put into legislation many of the sentiments espoused by nationalist parties, such as immigration reform, opposition to economic integration or the protection of what they see as their national culture.

He trumpets his «sweatshop free» clothing and has thrown himself into causes such as immigration reform.

Not exact matches

There are 11 million undocumented workers in the United States, and Democrats generally favor offering them a path to citizenship as part of immigration reform.

He also is one of the founders of FWD.us, a lobbying group of powerful silicon valley entrepreneurs focused on many political matters, such as immigration and education reform.

«I am crying as I write you this letter,» Charney told employees in a public note, vowing to continue fighting for immigration reform.

The former mayor of Baltimore and a two - term governor of Maryland, O'Malley supports immigration reform, is pro-union, and has supported tax increases as well as increases to the minimum wage in his state.

President Obama turned to corporate leaders as he tried to rally support for comprehensive immigration reform.

In June the Canadian government implemented a package of immigration reforms, known as the Global Skills Strategy, aimed at fast - tracking visas for skilled foreign workers — some can get processed in as little as two weeks — and providing a concierge service that will walk companies through the process of opening an office on Canadian soil.

The data «confirms our worst fears, which is that this administration is really trying to deport as many as possible regardless of whether they have a criminal record,» Kica Matos, a spokeswoman for the Fair Immigration Reform Movement, told the Post.

As the current Administration looks to reform the country's immigration policies, it's critical that immigration programs for highly skilled workers support both American workers and employers alike.

When asked how much money would be spent on immigration advocacy, Lima declined to give a monetary figure, but said the advocacy efforts would be «as big of a deal» as tax reform.

At the same time, Silicon Valley knows it could do more to foster a sense of goodwill with the rest of the country, which does not live in its cloistered bubble of wealth and privilege, and yet has as much at stake when it comes to immigration reform.

An internal tug of war is raging between Republican luminaries and grassroots conservatives who decry immigration reform as «amnesty.»

Li sees reforms to China's strict immigration policies as a necessary way to create a better environment for entrepreneurship and innovation to flourish in the country, which saw its economy grow larger than expected in 2017.

Vento put up the notices (as the AP put it) «because of concerns over immigration reform and the increasing number of people who could not order in English.»

Some herald immigration reform as a potential silver bullet, but the issue remains a minefield.

Zuckerberg is increasingly known as much for pushing for immigration reform and facilitating global access to the Internet as he is heading up the largest social media platform in the world.

But as ever with our legislators, politics seems to be trumping sound decision making, and this less - controversial idea is thoroughly tied up with more contentious questions around immigration reform and general partisan bickering.

Passing immigration reform validates the U.S. reputation, and role in the world as a safe haven and democratic superpower, and will only serve to attract more human and financial capital in the future.

It's highly unlikely that 2014 will be nearly as big a year for stocks, but it could be a good year for job growth if Congress will take action — invest more in badly - needed transportation and other infrastructure projects, approve immigration reform and tackle tax and entitlement reform.

Through an executive order, the Trump administration is considering reforming guest worker visas as part of a larger push for immigration reform, although officials have not proposed any new rules that would target companies with the H - 1B «dependent» classification.

Immigration Minister John McCallum said he intends to launch federal - provincial talks to reform the current Express Entry program, a computerized system that serves as a matchmaking service between employers and foreign skilled workers.

A final ironic and unintended economic consequence of the Trump immigration reform plan could be a «brain drain,» as educated and potentially wealthy liberals look to escape a controversial Trump presidency, namely by moving to Canada.

To keep his presidency relevant — and possibly help the future Democratic nominee in 2016 — Obama likely intends to work on a mixture of executive orders and compromise legislation on topics ranging from immigration to tax reform, as well as score some foreign policy triumphs.

My tentative suggestion is to start a petition (along with major newspaper ads) with as many conservative journalists, activists and office holders as can be found who favor Yuval Levin - style immigration reform.

According to the Washington Post, Luis V. Gutierrez quoted Paul Ryan as saying ««You're a Catholic; I'm a Catholic; we can not have a permanent underclass of Americans exploited in America,» Ryan is absolutely right, which is why Gang of Eight - style immigration reform is....

They key is to create the political incentives for Republican office holders and candidates who want to position themselves as conservatives to adopt Yuval Levin - style immigration reform.

It means establishing Yuval Levin - style immigration reform as the authentic and realistic alternative to the Gang of Eight deal.

A bipartisan group of senators formally filed the immigration legislation early Wednesday calling for border security as the cornerstone of reform.

Advocates of a mass amnesty for 11 million illegal aliens, under the banner of «comprehensive immigration reform,» seldom fail to mention «church leaders» and «faith groups» as part of their «coalition.»

As a result, religious advocacy groups invariably favor comprehensive immigration reform that will allow for increased legal immigration, more rapid family reunification, and the legalization of irregular aliens.

If the GOP refuses to budge on immigration reform they will risk turning the latinos into as reliably Democratic voters as the black community tends to be, and that will effectively kill the GOP in the long run.

Hate immigrants — legal or illegal (as proven by their «passionate» displays of rage against immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship 3.

As expected, last night President Obama unveiled his new immigration reform plan that would effectively defer deportation for 5 million undocumented immigrants.

Marco Rubio ran as an opponent of «comprehensive immigration reform» in 2010, but he flip - flopped after the 2012 election.

Obama's 2008 election promise to reform immigration became hollow by 2012 and is now seen by some as evidence that the vow was nothing more than a vote - mongering ploy by Clinton's party.

In my mind's eye I can still see that picture, and as I do I can not help thinking of the members of Congress now debating competing pieces of immigration reform legislation.

And there's a big problem, Stewart went on, with reducing «biblical values» to one or two social issues such as abortion and gay marriage, while ignoring issues such as poverty and immigration reform.

'' reducing «biblical values» to one or two social issues such as abortion and gay marriage, while ignoring issues such as poverty and immigration reform.»

Representatives from the same group of privileged people who dominated conversations in the 20th century continue to dominate the conversations about current issues such as modesty culture, immigration reform, relevancy in culturally - diverse America, gender issues, and more.

Based in Washington, the Spanish chef has entered politics to promote immigration and labour reforms, as well as «a smarter approach to food policy.»

We anticipate meeting with Governor Perdue soon, and working with him on critical issues such as securing an adequate workforce through immigration reform and a new guest worker program, bolstering free and fair trade, serving the neediest Americans through federal feeding programs, and more.»

This group of candidates would announce «easy - to - understand policies for the problems people worry most about, such as unemployment, crime, immigration, care of old people, NHS, welfare reform, Europe.»

Two weeks later, she clarified her position, issuing a statement that said: «As president, I will not support driver's licenses for undocumented people,» adding that she would push for broader immigration reform.