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Tech Industry Grapples With Potential of H-1B Visa Reform

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Silicon Valley has seen much growth from the rise of high-skilled immigration in the sector, but with observers concerned that it’s coming at the cost of American jobs, it’s facing efforts at reform from both the president and in Congress. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), would prioritize employers paying at least twice the prevailing wage for a job.

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Congress Fights Overtime Rule

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Cresent Hardy (R-NV) and Steve Knight (R-CA) urged DOL to reconsider moving forward with the overtime rule as drafted, arguing that it would have a disproportionate impact on small businesses and nonprofits, particularly in certain geographic areas. In the February 9 letter, the members of Congress led by Reps.

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Restaurants Get Calorie-Count Reprieve, But Associations Still Want Changes

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Now, the FDA will delay the compliance deadline, originally set for this December, until December 1, 2016. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), would offer clarifications on how the calorie requirements are implemented. Food Groups React. The bill, sponsored by Reps.

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