Bernie Sanders bashes controversial visa program
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont echoed the H-1B visa debate, denouncing the program that replaces American jobs with cheaper foreign labor. The H-1B visa program allows foreign nationals to temporarily work in the United States in professional jobs, such as in Silicon Valley. In December, debate over the program was sparked by MAGA allies […]
Dems urge Biden to preserve immigration program that prevents deportations to certain countries — before Trump can cut it
A controversial immigration program that has been in place for decades has become a hot topic of contention in recent days, as it is likely to be repealed or severely restricted by the incoming Trump administration, with Democrats calling on President Biden to We are calling for steps to be taken to maintain this program. […]
Dems urge Biden to extend controversial immigrant program, Trump says he’ll cut it
A controversial immigration program that has been in place for decades has become a hot topic of contention in recent days, as it is likely to be repealed or severely restricted by the incoming Trump administration, with Democrats calling on President Biden to We are calling for steps to be taken to maintain this program. […]
Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push
Costco's board of directors is calling on shareholders to vote against a proposal to eliminate the wholesale retailer's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. “At Costco Wholesale, our success is built on service to our valued stakeholders: our employees, members, and suppliers. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is consistent with our Code of […]
H-1B Visa Program ‘Is Critical to Our Economy,’ U.S. ‘Has Been Built on Immigration’
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Sunday on ABC's “This Week” that the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in certain occupations, “doesn't support our country. “It is extremely important to the country's economy.” Carl: Okay. Now let's move on to Elon Musk and most of the rest of the MAGA […]
‘Abuses’ of H-1B Program Have Left Behind American Workers
On this week's Fox News Sunday broadcast, Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) said the H-1B program is “leaving American workers behind.” “First of all, this is an important discussion to have, and I think it's important to recognize that it's happening right now in X,” Schmidt said. He added: “I think this is an important and […]
Schmitt H-1B program: 'American workers have been left behind by this economy'
Republican Sen. Eric Schmidt of Missouri said American workers are being “left behind in this economy” during a discussion on H-1B work visas on “Fox News Sunday.” The H-1B work visa is an important program for attracting international talent, but it has been criticized as follows: Too complex and easy to exploit. In an interview […]
Lawler: H-1B visa program 'has obviously been beneficial to our economy'
Rep. Mike Lawler of New York said Sunday that the H-1B visa program would benefit the economy and defend President-elect Trump and Elon Musk's feud with some in their base. In an interview on ABC News' “This Week,” Lawler said immigration is necessary and supports merit-based visa programs for highly skilled nonimmigrant workers. “Here is […]
Costco board wants shareholders to vote no on DEI program challenge
Gerald Store, CEO of Store Advisors and former Toys R Us and Target executive, reacts to November's strong retail report and explains how industry winners are “value-based” players. Masu. Costco's board of directors is calling on shareholders to vote against a proposal to eliminate the wholesale retailer's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program. “At Costco […]
Eric Schmitt blasts ‘abuse’ of H-1B visa program, says Americans ‘shouldn’t train their foreign replacements’
Sen. Eric Schmidt (R-Missouri) said H1-B visas are being “abused” in the United States and claimed that many American workers are being forced to “train their replacements.” Schmidt made the comments on Fox News Sunday with host Shannon Bream, opposing Elon Musk's move to increase the number of immigrant workers. “I think there are important […]