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He told the local party chairs and other officials assembled he would place comprehensive immigration reform at the top of his agenda as majority leader.

Campaign manager for comprehensive immigration reform at Organizing for Action, March - Sept.

New York female leaders called for immigration reform at a recent conference.

More recently, Cardinal Mahony offered a comprehensive account of the Church's position on comprehensive immigration reform at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

The Office's goals are to enhance the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers; facilitate access to justice for immigrant New Yorkers; and advocate for continued immigration reforms at all levels of government in order to eliminate inequities that impact New York's immigrant communities.

Not exact matches

Boehner said he would continue to talk with the Republican caucus in the House about immigration reform, but he laid the blame at President Obama's feet, suggesting the issue was one of trust.

«The electoral advantages of anti-immigrant politics will only shrink over time, suggesting that Republicans should at some point — perhaps before the next presidential election — begin to embrace comprehensive immigration reform,» says Mark Price, a labor economist at the Keystone Research Center, a nonpartisan economic policy think tank in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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.

«Given some of his past statements and his staunch opposition to immigration reform, I am very concerned about what he would do with the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice and want to hear what he has to say,» incoming Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York said in a statement.

And at that point, immigration reform was about controlling the vicissitudes of undocumented and primarily unskilled workers.

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 reforAt 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 reforat stake when it comes to immigration reform.

Ira Mehlman, media director at the restrictionist Federation for American Immigration Reform, said Temporary Protected Status originally had some merit, but he questions what the program has become.

«Our view is that immigration reform should have better enforcement at our borders and limited immigration at non-discriminatory levels,» Mehlman said.

A 2013 analysis of the Senate's immigration reform bill by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates its passage would have resulted in nine million more people entering the U.S. work force in the next 20 years, with new immigrants participating at a higher rate, on average, than other U.S. residents.

President Donald Trump discussed trade, tax reform and immigration with some of the nation's top CEOs on Friday in the first meeting of his business council at the White House.

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.

Establishment figures inside the GOP supported immigration reform and a bailout at the height of the 2008 recession.

At the event, the 29 - year - old billionaire said he was compelled to push for immigration reform after volunteering with students at a Menlo Park schooAt the event, the 29 - year - old billionaire said he was compelled to push for immigration reform after volunteering with students at a Menlo Park schooat a Menlo Park school.

Sadly, this call for episcopal discretion in political matters is belied at every turn by the bishops» heavy - handed lobbying, in the parishes and in the legislatures, for a particular program of immigration reform.

Religious leaders that attended the meeting said the president spent more than an hour with them, and after making a few remarks at the top of the meeting he let each group discuss their priorities and problems with comprehensive immigration reform.

(I'm thinking of people like Lisa Sharon Harper, who has worked tirelessly on immigration reform; Justin Lee, who models and practices «living in the tension» through his work with the Gay Christian Network; Karla, the struggling mother of three whose infectious smile greets thousands of people at our local food pantry here in Rhea County; our friends from Samaritan's Purse working with Ebola patients in West Africa; or Sarah Bessey, who is expecting Tiny # 4 soon.)

Flint dismissed recent comments by Tony Blair about immigration by pointing at that both he and Gordon Brown could have attempted to reform freedom of movement while they were in Number 10.

«While I am sorry to see her leave our office, I am heartened that Conchita will be returning to Washington to work on immigration policy at this critical moment when we are so close to passing comprehensive immigration reform,» Rivera said said in a statement.

Rep. Yvette Clarke (D - Brooklyn), the only black female New York congressional lawmaker, told Observer that she was motivated by issues at the federal level which affect her community, including comprehensive immigration reform and minority - and women - owned businesses.

Meanwhile discussions elsewhere reached consensus on disability rights, taking competition out of the NHS, tribunal fees, legal aid, zero - hours and short - hours contracts, agency workers, immigration, local government funding, housing, the Middle East, the minimum wage, the living wage, Royal Mail, the railways, science and technology, mental health, fracking, animal welfare, Lords reform, reducing smoking and consumption of alcohol, fats and sugar, reaffirming all - women shortlists, youth services, careers advice, sexual and relationship education, and even the 11 - plus (recognising that selection at age 11 damaged education for all children, but stopping short of abolishing existing grammar schools).

«For decades, 1199SEIU has been at the forefront, fighting for the issues that matter most to New Yorkers: affordable healthcare, raising the minimum wage, paid family leave, and immigration reform.

leader on Select Committee on Benghazi: Stop the circus - Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joseph Crowley, D - New York, at a News Conference: «Instead of focusing on a hearing on immigration reform and getting a bill on the floor... House Republicans are now focused on the creation of a new select committee.

At issue is not just the shutdown, but legislative battles earlier this year, such as the stymied attempt at immigration reforAt issue is not just the shutdown, but legislative battles earlier this year, such as the stymied attempt at immigration reforat immigration reform.

KINGSTON, N.Y. >> «More than 600 people have signed up to attend a town hall - style event Friday at a local elementary school, hoping to hear U.S. Rep. John Faso speak about the Affordable Care Act, immigration reform and other current issues.

The Upstate Republicans are preparing to battle over a tax reform plan that could hurt New Yorkers financially, a budget that cuts programs that are popular Upstate such as Meals on Wheels and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and an immigration crackdown at a time when Upstate cities are embracing refugees and new immigrants.

At noon, officials from immigrant advocacy groups that support the New York Immigration Coalition's «New Yorkers for Real Immigration Reform» campaign hold a news conference to discuss the U.S. Senate's vote yesterday to approve legislation that would overhaul federal immigration laws; 12th floor, 137 - 139 W. 25th St.,Immigration Coalition's «New Yorkers for Real Immigration Reform» campaign hold a news conference to discuss the U.S. Senate's vote yesterday to approve legislation that would overhaul federal immigration laws; 12th floor, 137 - 139 W. 25th St.,Immigration Reform» campaign hold a news conference to discuss the U.S. Senate's vote yesterday to approve legislation that would overhaul federal immigration laws; 12th floor, 137 - 139 W. 25th St.,immigration laws; 12th floor, 137 - 139 W. 25th St., Manhattan.

At 10:15 a.m., President Obama will discuss immigration reform with two members of the so - called «Gang of Eight» — Sens. John McCain and Chuck Schumer — at the White House, Washington, D.At 10:15 a.m., President Obama will discuss immigration reform with two members of the so - called «Gang of Eight» — Sens. John McCain and Chuck Schumer — at the White House, Washington, D.at the White House, Washington, D.C.

At a forum hosted by Univision, President Obama said his inability to get an immigration reform plan past through Congress was his «biggest failure.»

Speaking in Somerset yesterday, David Cameron said: «It's a simple and straight choice, at your county council and at the next election, between the blue team who want to keep getting the deficit down, who want to keep reforming immigration and welfare to make it fair, or you have the red team who put the deficit up and who don't care if our immigration and welfare system works at all.»

At 8 a.m., the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce hosts a post-election summit on the future of immigration reform featuring a keynote by Deputy Secretary of State for New York for Economic Opportunity Jorge Montalvo, New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, Manhattan.

At 6:30 p.m., Rep. Hakeem Jeffries delivers annual State of the District address, discussing issues including affordable housing, community safety, job creation, and immigration reform, Long Island University, 1 University Pl., Brookyln.

Speaking at a Queens viewing event for President Barack Obama's announcement of a new executive order for immigration reform, Mr. Peralta said that he believed Mr. Cuomo will include the bill — which would grant state tuition assistance to undocumented immigrants attending college in New York — in the spending plan he will present to the legislature next year.

While in attendance at the South by Southwest Convention, de Blasio will also participate in a strategy session with the U.S. Conference of Mayors to discuss the 2020 census, immigration reform and infrastructure, his aides said.

Ms. Mark - Viverito, a native of Puerto Rico who has built a broader profile in part by focusing on immigration reform issues nationwide and in the city, said the policy would target women and children who were fleeing «horrific violence» at home.

Prior to Pew, he was assistant director of communications at SEIU, where he focued on union's property services division — including the national Justice for Janitors and security officers» campaigns — as well as for campaigns with the public services and healthcare divisions and in support of Wall Street reform and immigration reform.

At 12:30 p.m., Reps. Charlie Rangel and Luis V. Gutierrez, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Immigration Taskforce, will rally and hold a press conference on immigration reform and deportation, Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, 3940 Broadway,Immigration Taskforce, will rally and hold a press conference on immigration reform and deportation, Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, 3940 Broadway,immigration reform and deportation, Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, 3940 Broadway, Manhattan.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearat Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearAt a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtaImmigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtaimmigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

At 11:45 a.m., Democratic NYC mayoral frontrunner Bill de Blasio speaks at a rally for immigration reform with community leaders and activists, City Hall steps, ManhattaAt 11:45 a.m., Democratic NYC mayoral frontrunner Bill de Blasio speaks at a rally for immigration reform with community leaders and activists, City Hall steps, Manhattaat a rally for immigration reform with community leaders and activists, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

«I think if you look at the debate last night, there is just a gulf between what David Cameron stands for and what I stand for — in terms of values, in terms of internationalism, in terms of fairness, in terms of progressive tax reform, in terms of political reform, in terms of simply living in denial, as does Labour, about a major problem of their creation in the immigration system.»

Assemblyman Francisco Moya, D - Queens, center, speaks about proposed legislation on immigration reform as Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D - Bronx, right, and other Assembly members listen during a news conference at the Capitol on Monday.

The forum at the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center in Plainview included discussion of comprehensive immigration reform and the...» read more

Could have convinced the party that blue Labours view on Immigration and socially conservative views on communities such as religion, working with the state to subsidise locally run charities, was something, that could bring into our party working class people not already connected, by the groups associated with our movements (Trade unions, the Co-op, retired union affiliates) after the disaster of the World cup, owl gate and then the Ill prepared speech at the IPFF on social change and trying to deflect attention from it by rushing out the «well make unemployed teenagers work for their dole» plan, it's hard to see us being able to be taken serious on welfare reform.

A forum in Patchogue on immigration reform, sponsored by the Long Island Civic Engagement Table, at the church that played an important role after the killing of Marcelo Lucero.

A forum on the economic benefits of immigration reform will be taking place at the Congregational Church of Patchogue Monday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Adriano D. Espaillat, at an event in Washington Heights on Thursday, talked about the importance of immigration reform.