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Guest workers remain sticking point in immigration debate
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 8, 2013
With Congress back, the immigration debate is likely to heat up. We take a look at the 'economic constituents' of the guest worker question.
Brazil looks to attract foreign engineers, doctors to boost economy
Jeremy Hobson Apr 5, 2013
Stephen Keppel, economic editor at Univision News, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain how Brazil is working to attract foreign skilled workers from around the world.
Mayor Bloomberg is "nobody's puppet." But is he a muppet?
Katie Long Apr 2, 2013
Michael Bloomberg says he can't be bought by special interests, but a cozy relationship with Miss Piggy suggests he may bow to 'festive interests.'
Mayor Bloomberg's wealth holds lessons for politics
Sabri Ben-Achour Apr 2, 2013
As a multi-billionaire, Michael Bloomberg has governed New York free from debts to special interests. But there's another side to that independence.
Confused by immigration politics? Explaining the 'prevailing wage'
David Weinberg Apr 1, 2013
Key business and labor groups have agreed to a temporary worker plan that may result in political compromise. The deal hinges on paying a "prevailing wage."
Want a U.S. visa? Got a spare $500,000?
Adam Allington Apr 1, 2013
The government is doling out a growing number of visas to immigrants who invest half a million dollars in the U.S.
Mayor Bloomberg to stores: Hide your cigarettes
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 19, 2013
New York City Mayor Bloomberg is proposing a ban on cigarette displays in stores. It’s the latest proposal aimed at making New York a little healthier.
Learn from immigrants... and test your knowledge
David Lazarus Mar 18, 2013
There's a lot Americans can learn from immigrants to the U.S. That includes good personal finance behavior. Plus, test your knowledge about immigration with our quiz.
Rachel Haot: New York City's digital commander-in-chief
David Brancaccio Mar 7, 2013
New York City's Chief Digital Officer, Rachel Haot, began in the city's startup world and rose to prominence quickly. Now, as member of Mayor Bloomberg's administration, she advocates for more private-public collaboration to make the city a tech mecca that rivals Silicon Valley.
Migrating to Britain? Please don't
Stephen Beard Feb 26, 2013
Now that Romanians and Bulgarians will soon enjoy full European Union status and be able to move freely through EU countries, Britain fears a flood of unwelcome immigrants.
