Category: Immigration Reform

Business economists disagree with Trump on trade, budget

A majority of business economists disagree with the Trump administration on several key issues, notably immigration, trade and the budget, according to a survey by the National Association for Business Economics. Roughly two-thirds of economists want the Trump administration to allow more immigration from high-skill workers for high-paying jobs, under programs like the H1-B visa.

Walz holds town hall in Worthington

… education. Walz said that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has succeeded and failed. It has given more people health care coverage, but failed in holding down the costs of medical care and insurance premiums. Walz stated. However, ensuring this …

Trump has reinvigorated Democrats

Chris Oaks spoke with Hancock County Democratic Party chair Nancy Stephani. Q: What was your reaction to the president’s address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday? A: The change of tone was refreshing, we certainly appreciate that.

Trump talks big, but making it happen is another thing

Like most presidential presentations, Donald Trump’s initial venture into the soaring chamber of the House of Representatives looked and sounded good, producing some positive reactions that could expand the embattled president’s short-term support. Trump’s hour-long address made solving massive national problems sound possible, from creating a more vibrant economy to revamping and expanding health care, if only both parties follow his lead.

President Donald Trump’s First Address to Congress A Grand Slam Home Run

Tonight in President Donald Trump’s first Address to Congress, he called for a “restart the engine of the American economy” through tax cuts, better trade deals, immigration enforcement and a $1 trillion infrastructure program, the repeal and replacement of Obamacare, historic tax reform for business and the middle class, an increase in military spending by $54 billion, while cutting other agency budgets by the same amount and leave entitlements like Medicare untouched.

Bernie Sanders: Trump’s ‘racist’ immigration moves distract from health reform

Sen. Bernard Sanders accused President Trump on Sunday of using his “extreme vetting” order and raids on illegal immigrants to distract from his decision to stack the Cabinet with bankers and billionaires and potentially overhaul popular health programs. Mr. Sanders , Vermont independent and hero of the progressive left, said U.S. vetting systems are “very, very strong,” so Mr. Trump should not be trying to temporarily halt the American refugee program or migrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries.

NY, doctors hail Anthem-Cigna merger’s halt

… narrow insurance markets with few insurers to begin with and could lead to higher rates. “The significant absence of health insurer competition in most markets is detrimental to patients and poses an important public policy problem,” AMA President …

NY, doctors hail Anthem-Cigna merger’s halt

… narrow insurance markets with few insurers to begin with and could lead to higher rates. “The significant absence of health insurer competition in most markets is detrimental to patients and poses an important public policy problem,” AMA President …

WashU Experts: The First 100 Days

… have recognized that environmental protection benefits all Americans, regardless of party affiliation, and that the health risks posed by pollution threaten us all. With respect to climate change, we cannot afford to tread water or retrench. …

President Trump’s top six targets

… Trump, flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, signs his first executive order on health care on Friday. Picture: Evan Vucci/AP During an appearance on Fox News Sunday , Priebus also said that Trump was feeling the …

Perry Stein

… a partner. “I have some very serious concerns about Trump,” said Swindell, who started Stanton Healthcare, a women’s health facility with multiple locations that does not offer contraception or abortions. “I am a feminist.” The Women’s March has a …

University of California’s Napolitano in hospital for cancer

University of California President Janet Napolitano, a former U.S. Homeland Security secretary, has been undergoing cancer treatment for five months and has been hospitalized after suffering complications, the school system said Tuesday. The UC Office of the President said Napolitano, 59, was diagnosed last August but did not say what type of cancer she has or respond to inquiries seeking further details.

Trump immigration plan could cost the U.S. billions

President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to overturn an executive order that provides temporary protection from deportation to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children could cost the country tens of billions of dollars, a new study finds. Put in place by President Obama six years ago, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has helped hundreds of thousands of young people – known as the DREAMers – come out from the shadows and get valid driver’s licenses, enroll in college and legally secure jobs.

California push to cover illegals under Obamacare may fail

Time is running out for the administration to approve California’s push to allow illegal immigrants to use its Obamacare exchange, likely dooming the effort as President Obama prepares to hand the reins over to President-elect Donald Trump. The 2010 health law specifically banned illegal immigrants from signing up for Obamacare, with Capitol Hill Democrats fearing at the time that it was too politically charged.

California push to cover illegals under Obamacare may fail

Time is running out for the administration to approve California’s push to allow illegal immigrants to use its Obamacare exchange, likely dooming the effort as President Obama prepares to hand the reins over to President-elect Donald Trump. The 2010 health law specifically banned illegal immigrants from signing up for Obamacare, with Capitol Hill Democrats fearing at the time that it was too politically charged.