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In the 1950s, Congress dramatically expanded the number of temporary-worker visas through the Bracero Program.
Now, what about immigration reform? Jennifer Rubin 2010
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A 2009 Cato Institute study predicted that a sufficient temporary-worker program would boost the real income of U.S. households by $180 billion a year.
Now, what about immigration reform? Jennifer Rubin 2010
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It would have increased enforcement, offered legalization to the current population of illegal migrants and created measures to regulate future flows, including a temporary-worker program.
In the fight over Arizona's immigration law, everybody loses 2010
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But conservative Republicans attacked the legalization program as an "amnesty" for law-breaking migrants, while liberal Democrats split over the terms of the temporary-worker program.
In the fight over Arizona's immigration law, everybody loses 2010
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Our policy should include a more robust temporary-worker program (without more bureaucracy) that attracts both skilled and unskilled workers to sustain our economy.
Alberto Gonzales: Changing the 14th Amendment won't solve our immigration crisis Alberto R. Gonzales 2010
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The difficulties associated with permanent-resident visas have prompted employers to make greater use of temporary-worker visas.
The second great migration: economic and policy implications 2007
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Although temporary-worker visas, such as H1-B visas, have eased the worker shortage somewhat during the recent economic boom, there is much room for reform in the policy arena.
The second great migration: economic and policy implications 2007
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"We think any legislation should allow for a robust temporary-worker program," said Randel Johnson, vice president for labor policy at the Chamber.
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The difficulties associated with permanent-resident visas have prompted employers to make greater use of temporary-worker visas.
The second great migration: economic and policy implications 2007
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Although temporary-worker visas, such as H1-B visas, have eased the worker shortage somewhat during the recent economic boom, there is much room for reform in the policy arena.
The second great migration: economic and policy implications 2007
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