Immigrant impact

Regardless of how many people say we don't need more immigrants, all studies prove that we do. - - Donna Poisl

By jonathan e. johnson

Since before its founding, America has been a magnet for the world’s brightest minds. Every generation, millions of hard-working, risk-taking immigrants come in search of a better life promised by the American dream. And, every generation, this new influx of energy and innovation spurs our economy to greater heights.

Last week’s tepid job numbers are a reminder that we still have a long way to go before we rebound from the current recession. As we think of ways to jump-start our economy, we should reflect on how America achieved economic dominance in the first place. What is clear from our history is that a chief factor behind our economic success has been our openness and attractiveness to job creators.
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