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Immigration Reform Can Bring $1.5 Trillion in Economic Growth


Immigration Reform Can Bring $1.5 Trillion in Economic Growth Posted on January 11th, 2010 by gestroud 16 views

Why should Congress enact comprehensive immigration reform in the current economy? Is legalizing undocumented immigrants really the best solution? How will legalizing undocumented immigrants affect native workers in the United States? Angela Maria Kelley, The Center for American Progress’ VP for Immigration Policy and Advocacy argues that the current weak economy makes it all the more vital for the United States to enact comprehensive immigration reform that legalizes undocumented workers.