In 2009 foreigners made up about 45 percent of all graduate students in science and technology. They earned 52 percent of all new doctoral degrees in those fields.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City, a strong advocate of high-skilled immigration, urged lawmakers not to miss the moment. “There are real options for immigration reform on the table now, and from both sides of the aisle.”
If the bill passes in the House of Representatives, the Senate will take it up after the election.
- Both Parties Seeking Educated Immigrants, TheTimesInPlainEnglish.com, September 24, 2017.
3. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were up in arms on Tuesday after it was revealed Governor Robert Bentley gave five cabinet members big raises while the general fund struggles.
Four members of the governor’s cabinet received a raise of $73,405. Those members include ABC Board Administrator Mac Gipson, Economic and Community Affairs Director Jim Byard, Revenue Commissioner Julie Magee and Insurance Commissioner Jim Ridling.
The fifth member to receive a raise was Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar who received a raise of $64,000.
With the General Fund Budget short on cash, it left some lawmakers frustrated.
“Well it was a terrible time when we are trying to fund money for medicaid, and to try and balance the General Fund Budget,” said Rep. John Knight. “State employees have not had a raise in eight years, and we can’t do it in this budget so it was terrible timing on it.”
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