Podcasts about RAISE Act

Scott Bane, senior program officer, discusses his KevinMD article, "How a family caregiver saved my life during a rare medical crisis." He explores the challenges and triumphs of family caregiving, and the impact of federal policies like the RAISE Act and shares actionable strategies for supporting caregivers in the U.S. Scott provides insights into navigating the health care system and advocates for better resources and support for millions of family caregivers. Our presenting sponsor is DAX Copilot by Microsoft. Do you spend more time on administrative tasks like clinical documentation than you do with patients? You're not alone. Clinicians report spending up to two hours on administrative tasks for each hour of patient care. Microsoft is committed to helping clinicians restore the balance with DAX Copilot, an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automates clinical documentation and workflows. 70 percent of physicians who use DAX Copilot say it improves their work-life balance while reducing feelings of burnout and fatigue. Patients love it too! 93 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational, and 75 percent of physicians say it improves patient experiences. Help restore your work-life balance with DAX Copilot, your AI assistant for automated clinical documentation and workflows. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://www.kevinmd.com/cme I'm partnering with Learner+ to offer clinicians access to an AI-powered reflective portfolio that rewards CME/CE credits from meaningful reflections. Find out more: https://www.kevinmd.com/learnerplus

In our inaugural episode of 2025, I review our concerns about where Trump and Elon are headed both with spending and with immigration. Those were the two core mandate issues of the election, yet on both of them Trump is reversing course. I lay out a very specific plan for Trump to fulfill his mandate by passing the RAISE Act to restrict all low-skilled immigration before we have any debate about increasing other categories. Trump needs to get back to making the moral and cultural case against mass immigration. I also lay out strategies for budget reconciliation and why it's important to force concessions from Speaker Johnson before handing him the gavel. We cannot simply be listless vessels allowing Trump to drift and pull everyone to the left. The mandate is huge, the opportunity is real, but unless we change course, we will toss a political interception. Finally, I introduce a new fun segment to deal with the listless vessels who make sudden "retarded" arguments they never believed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks, due to an annoying technical glitch, I'm just re-releasing this episode. This was some weird backend problem with our hosting. The file looks completely fine everywhere that I can see, but internet goblins decide otherwise, I guess. Sorry for the trouble and I'll make sure this won't happen again! OA10121 On March 26, 2024 a container ship the size of the Eiffel Tower named for the world's most famous surrealist destroyed a bridge named after the author of the U.S. national anthem yards from one of the most notable sites of our country's least popular war. Who was Francis Scott Key anyway, and why has the man who gave the world the phrase "land of the free and the home of the brave" gotten a total pass for writing the world's worst national anthem while owning people and prosecuting abolitionists? We then honor the memories of the six Latino immigrants who lost their lives in this disaster by taking a closer look at the contributions of both undocumented and "lightly documented" workers to the U.S. economy, including the massive boost of more than $7 trillion that the Congressional Budget Office has predicted the so-called "border crisis" will bring in the coming years. But what about the most recent Republican "solution" to give the world's whitest and wealthiest a chance at the American Dream? Would Thomas be able to immigrate to the U.S. under Sen. Tom Cotton's RAISE Act? We end with a short cruise through maritime law and examine why the owners of the Dali are seeking protection under the same 209-year-old maritime law which was used to severely limit the liability of everyone responsible for the Titanic. 1. "Francis Scott Key Opposed 'Land of the Free,'" Jefferson Morley (2012) 2. Baltimore bridge collapse victims: New info on who they were – NBC4 Washington (3/28/24) 3. Baltimore Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Key Bridge Emergency Response Fund  4. RAISE Act point system infographic  5. 20 Years Later, Undocumented Immigrants Who Aided 9/11 Recovery & Cleanup Efforts Demand Recognition | Democracy Now! (9/15/2021) 6. Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. v. Mellor :: 233 U.S. 718 (1914) (U.S. Supreme Court's application of the 1851 Limitation of Liability Act to the Titanic disaster) 7. Petition for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability filed in federal court by the owners of the Dali (4/1/24) If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

OA10121 On March 26, 2024 a container ship the size of the Eiffel Tower named for the world's most famous surrealist destroyed a bridge named after the author of the U.S. national anthem yards from one of the most notable sites of our country's least popular war. Who was Francis Scott Key anyway, and why has the man who gave the world the phrase "land of the free and the home of the brave" gotten a total pass for writing the world's worst national anthem while owning people and prosecuting abolitionists? We then honor the memories of the six Latino immigrants who lost their lives in this disaster by taking a closer look at the contributions of both undocumented and "lightly documented" workers to the U.S. economy, including the massive boost of more than $7 trillion that the Congressional Budget Office has predicted the so-called "border crisis" will bring in the coming years. But what about the most recent Republican "solution" to give the world's whitest and wealthiest a chance at the American Dream? Would Thomas be able to immigrate to the U.S. under Sen. Tom Cotton's RAISE Act? We end with a short cruise through maritime law and examine why the owners of the Dali are seeking protection under the same 209-year-old maritime law which was used to severely limit the liability of everyone responsible for the Titanic. 1. "Francis Scott Key Opposed 'Land of the Free,'" Jefferson Morley (2012) 2. Baltimore bridge collapse victims: New info on who they were – NBC4 Washington (3/28/24) 3. Baltimore Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Key Bridge Emergency Response Fund  4. RAISE Act point system infographic  5. 20 Years Later, Undocumented Immigrants Who Aided 9/11 Recovery & Cleanup Efforts Demand Recognition | Democracy Now! (9/15/2021) 6. Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. v. Mellor :: 233 U.S. 718 (1914) (U.S. Supreme Court's application of the 1851 Limitation of Liability Act to the Titanic disaster) 7. Petition for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability filed in federal court by the owners of the Dali (4/1/24) If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

Mona, Rebecca and Mark explore how will the new fees affect EB-5. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the massive EB-5 program fee increase and uncertain about its impact, then you are not alone!In this episode, you will be able to:• Understand how EB-5 program fee increases impact investors. • Navigate partial filings under the RAISE Act successfully. • Evaluate the impact of USCIS efficiency and customer service. • Avoid potential litigation over fee increases.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice?Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to https://mshahlaw.com/Podcast/

The illegal immigration crisis at the southern border overshadows discussion about the existing legal immigration system in the United States. But on this episode of the Center for Immigration Studies' podcast, Phillip Linderman, a Center board member and retired State Department senior Foreign Service officer, discusses two outdated legal immigration programs, ‘extended' family reunification and the visa lottery, with guest host Jessica Vaughan, the Center's director of policy studies.The U.S. accepts more than 1.1 million legal immigrants every year, over two-thirds of whom enter via family-based categories -- meaning they enter because of who they are related to, not because of any skills they possess or humanitarian needs they might have. Linderman explains how the legal immigration system currently in place exists primarily to grow the number of family members of immigrants in the U.S. As Vaughan points out, each legal immigrant brings an average of 3.4 additional immigrants into the country through chain migration.This episode also covers the controversial Visa Lottery program. Linderman and Vaughan question its value, highlighting how the program's poor vetting has attracted criminal activity. Four policy suggestions emerge from the discussion on legal immigration:Prioritize spouses and minor children, as opposed to extended family units that include parents, adult sons and daughters, and adult siblings;Shift toward skill-based immigration, aligning with proposals such as the RAISE Act;Eliminate the Visa Lottery;Simplify the immigration process.In her closing commentary, Vaughan flags a concerning rise of sanctuary policies in Utah. As explained in separate posts by Ron Mortensen, a Center fellow, and Jon Feere, the Center's director of investigations, two county sheriffs in the state recently canceled their contracts with ICE due to the burdensome requirements of the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman.HostJessica Vaughan is the Director of Policy Studies the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestPhillip Linderman is a Center Board Member and retired State Department Senior Foreign Service Officer.RelatedChain Migration and the Diversity Visa Program: Legal Immigration at Its WorstChain Migration: Burdensome and ObsoleteICE Loses Cooperation with Jails in Utah, Nebraska, and Nevada over Burdensome AuditsUtah: The Reddest (and Stealthiest) Sanctuary StateICE Internal Info MemoFollowFollow Parsing Immigration Policy on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts.Intro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

In this podcast, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) President Myron Guymon, DDS, MS, joins host Alison Werner for the Orthodontic Products podcast on the Medqor Podcast Network. Guymon, who just started his 1-year term as AAO president, shares his priorities for his term and talks about the ongoing work of the AAO.Guymon, who is a graduate of Baylor Dental College (now known as Texas A&M School of Dentistry) and went on to open his practice in northern Utah, started in leadership at the component level with the Utah Association of Orthodontists before moving on to leadership roles within the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists. As he was closing out his presidency of the Utah state association, he had his first opportunity to become involved with the AAO with its Council on Communications.In this episode, Guymon talks about the benefits of being involved in state, regional, and national orthodontic associations. As Guymon says, “We are so much better together as a group.” At the same time, he acknowledges that not every orthodontist wants to get involved in leadership; but there are still a myriad of opportunities to still get involved and make a difference—whether it's serving on a committee or task force, or simply sending a text to a legislator.Guymon, who stepped into his term as AAO president for 2023-2024 at the close of the recent AAO Annual Session in Chicago, shares that his number one priority for his term is to be help shepherd the many initiatives that have been launched in recent years—such as TechSelect and the New Product Showcase. As Guymon puts it, the AAO seeks to support and encourage innovation in the profession.From there, Guymon talks about the latest campaign from the AAO Consumer Awareness Program—or CAP—and the association's advocacy work. At the federal level, the AAO remains focused on such issues as student load relief and the RAISE Act. But it's at the state and regulatory level, that Guymon says the AAO has been able to have a more immediate impact. He talks about the AAO's approach and how its team has been able to monitor and react quickly to ensure the health and safety of the profession and patients.In this interview, Guymon also shares his thoughts on how the profession has evolved, the AAO's diversity and inclusion work and upcoming Winter Conference in San Antonio and next Annual Session in New Orleans, and how the AAO can work with DSOs/OSOs. OP

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Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton joins The Charlie Kirk Show for an exclusive, sit down interview to discuss the latest developments in the spread of the Coronavirus, and what role the Communsit Party of China has played in spreading this global health scare. We also discuss the senator's RAISE Act and why the most important thing Americans should decide on is who we let become a citizen in our country. Thank you to today's sponsors: Lightstream = Pay off your credit card balances and start saving money, visit Lightstream.com/kirk Vincero Watches = Exceptional watches at a fair price, visit Vincerowatches.com and use code "KIRK" for 15% off your order.

FAIR's Dave Ray had the opportunity to discuss a recent study done by the census bureau, that uncovered that around 35% of the people in the United States are not proficient in English. Learn more at: fairus.org

When it comes to immigration policy, the headlines are naturally focused on DACA, Dreamers, and illegal immigration. But many in Congress are also looking to reduce legal immigration, namely Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and David Perdue (R-GA), who introduced the RAISE Act, aimed at cutting green cards issued in half over the next ten years. What kind of impact does legal immigration have on the tech sector, and how might the RAISE Act change that? What else could Congress do to address problems in our immigration system without stifling entrepreneurship and innovation? Evan is joined by Alex Nowrasteh, immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute, and Graham Owens, legal fellow at TechFreedom. For more, see Alex’s post on the RAISE Act.

I discuss Section Two of Senate Bill 354, the "Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act" or the "Raise Act." This section eliminates the Diversity Visa Program, which was established under the Immigration and Nationality Act. I analyze the details of the Diversity Visa Program, its history, and the arguments for and against it. This episode is good for anyone curious about how the RAISE Act will change the United States' immigration system. … More Ep. 15: The RAISE Act Pt. 1

I discuss Section Two of Senate Bill 354, the "Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act" or the "Raise Act." This section eliminates the Diversity Visa Program, which was established under the Immigration and Nationality Act. I analyze the details of the Diversity Visa Program, its history, and the arguments for and against it. This episode is good for anyone curious about how the RAISE Act will change the United States' immigration system. … More Ep. 15: The RAISE Act Pt. 1 The post Ep. 15: The RAISE Act Pt. 1 appeared first on The Edge of Ideas.

In this episode David talks about the few ways that people can legally immigrate into the United States and the RAISE Act proposed by the Trump administration that would reduce the number of legal immigrants by implementing a merits based system and making it harder for family members of US citizens to legally immigrate into […] The post Immigration & The Law – E002 appeared first on Law Offices of David Concha.

Darrell Castle presents how the RAISE ACT would change American immigration policy. Transcription / Notes THE RAISE ACT Hello this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report.  Today is Friday August 18, 2017, and on today's Report I will be talking about the Raise Act, which stands for Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act.  The discussion of this new proposal will give us a chance to take a look at current American immigration policy.  The Raise Act, then, is an attempt to reform American Immigration Policy and base it on a different set of assumptions. The Raise Act was proposed by Senator Tom Cotton, the junior Senator from Arkansas, who filed it in February 2017.  A brief look at Senator Cotton's background tells us that he is from a family of Arkansas farmers and that he attended Harvard University, where he graduated with honors.  He then graduated from Harvard law school, but instead of practicing law, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving two separate tours in combat, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.  The Raise Act so far has attracted one co-sponsor—David Perdue, the junior senator from Georgia. President Trump is on board with the Act, and in fact, you will often see it cited as Trump's immigration bill.  Keep in mind that this bill seeks to reform American Immigration Policy for legal immigration, and it has nothing to do with illegal entry into the country.  The Act seeks to change or reform the policy that allows people from foreign countries to legally acquire permanent resident status in the United States. The current immigration policy of the United States consists of three basic parts and each part has many sub-parts.  The first part is immigration for the so-called “green card people.”  These are foreigners who are allowed permanent status in the United States with a green card.  They can do anything an American Citizen can do except vote.  After they've been here a few years, they can apply for citizenship.  Immigrants can then bring as many relatives as they want, i.e., the so-called “chain migration”.  Senator Cotton's bill would limit chain migration to spouses and dependent children only. Refugees are also included in this category.  In 2016 we admitted 85,000 with refugee status; in 2015 it was 70,000; 2014, 70,000; 2013, 70,000.  The Raise Act would limit refugees to 50,000 per year, so not that big a change.  Also within this immigration category is the so called diversity lottery.  That is where people from other countries can enter a lottery and 50,000 are selected each year for permanent residence.  Last year over 14 million registered for the lottery.  The vast majority of the 50,000 selected were from Africa and the Middle East.  The Raise Act would eliminate the lottery altogether. Immigration under the Raise Act would be based on a points system.  Accepted Applications would be limited to 140,000 per year, and spouses and minor children would count against the 140,000.  To be placed in the applicant pool a person would need 30 points.  Points would be awarded based on age, education, English language proficiency, extraordinary achievement, i.e., a Noble Prize winner gets 25 points, actual job offer with a salary at least 150% of what local Americans would make, and investment of money in a new enterprise.  The criticism of this points system is usually that it doesn't provide a path to entry for less skilled workers but the idea is to raise the status of the American worker by limiting foreign competition for less skilled jobs. The second category of current immigration policy is guest workers.  These are people who are admitted for a fixed term, not permanently, and only to perform a specific agreed upon job.  The points system under the Raise Act would obviously drastically affect the guest worker program. If the Raise Act seeks to base American Immigration Policy on a different set of assumptions as I've said it does,

"[This was] one of the worst weeks I think any of us have ever seen in any presidency." With this succinct sentence, Rick Ungar summed up this incredibly divisive week in American politics. In many ways, it began last Friday with the Nuremberg-inspired demonstration on UVA's campus and it ended today with White House chief strategist Steve Bannon's departure from the administration. In between was a whirlwind of political fallout over President Trump's statements on the violence in Charlottesville. Rick and Michael wonder whether the continuing fallout will continue to destabilize and ultimately derail the president's legislative agenda. Theresa Cardinal Brown, director of immigration policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, shares her thoughts on Senator Jeff Flake's New York Times op-ed, the RAISE Act and the national debate over both legal and illegal immigration.

FAIR's Dave Ray speaks about an array of topics related to both illegal and legal immigration on WGMD-FM. Dave discusses topics including sanctuary cities, the RAISE Act, and President Trump's approach to immigration reform. To learn more visit: fairus.org

Episode 54. Weekly Recap August 7-13, 2017 - Raise Act Detailed, ICE Arrest at School, EB-5 Jailed, CBP Exits, Deports Up, Delay Frustrations, AAO Decisions & Client Stop & Go

Recently proposed immigration reforms in the U.S. would shave 2% off GDP growth and result in more than four million jobs lost by 2040 according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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It's more than a little cynical to think that immigrants are only worth their earnings potential.

Closing Argument with Walter Hudson airs 9-11 p.m. weeknights on KTLK Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130 & 103.5 FM.

Closing Argument with Walter Hudson airs 9-11 p.m. weeknights on KTLK Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130 & 103.5 FM.

North Korea threatens to strike Guam. Dana goes into history to find the root of this problem. More about the history of the growth of a nuclear North Korea. Dana takes a caller about a preemptive strike. CNN described the story about the Google employee getting fired completely wrong. A terrorist attack occurred at a Paris army base. Dana remembers Glen Campbell. We go live to the State Department press conference about North Korea. The State Department is “speaking with one voice” with North Korea, but the media doesn’t think so. We have more Progressive Talk to explain the RAISE Act. There’s a protest at the White House with a giant inflatable chicken with Trump hair. Twin Peaks star Ashley Judd freaks out when someone calls her “sweetheart”.

The President says legal immigration should be cut in half, with Green Cards based on "merit" and not on family connections. Would the US survive as a "nation of immigrants" if it only admitted "the best and the brightest?

Episode 52     07/31-08/6 2017 Weekly Recap: Trump & The RAISE Act, Diversity Visa, MAVNI, EB-5 Applications, USCIS Filing Tips, I-864 Sponsorship, Reentry Permits, China Money Transfers & Returning Calls

MS-13, the Los Angeles-founded international gang, is all over the news. But why is President Trump drawing attention to MS-13 now? And what is it really like on the inside? Hosts Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela lead a discussion with former MS-13 member and current director of Homies Unidos Denver, Gerardo Lopez. Plus, a check-in with columnist Ruben Navarrette on the RAISE Act and affirmative action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Look Forward, the guys are back to discuss the new Robert Mueller grand jury, the new proposed RAISE Act by Tom Cotton and the White House, world leader call transcripts, DOJ goes after Affirmative Action, Stephen Miller vs. Jim Acosta: AKA The Battle for Cosmopolitan Bias, and much more. SHOW NOTES: Domestic Politics Robert Mueller gets a grand jury White House rolls out new “immigration” plan Leak of transcripts from Trump phone calls with world leaders Stephen Miller goes one on one with Jim Acosta DOJ against Affirmative Action Joe Manchin takes the “Look Forward” approach FEEDBACK Foreign Politics Trump not pleased about Afghanistan (H.R. McMaster)

How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Affect Warfare? In today's episode we discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the future of warfare. What are the risks? How is the United States likely to fare in confrontations involving the use of AI? In a recent paper, Center for a New American Security Fellow Greg Allen and his co-author, Taniel Chan, illustrate both the risks and opportunities for the use of AI in warfare. We discuss these findings plus lessons learned from previous revolutions in the use of military technology. Bio Greg Allen (@Grecory_C_Allen) is an Adjunct Fellow with the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security. He focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and national security. Additionally, Mr. Allen's writing and analysis has appeared in WIRED, Vox, and The Hill. In 2017, The Harvard Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs published  his report entitled “Artificial Intelligence and National Security”. Allen and his co-author, Taniel Chan conducted this  study on behalf of the U.S. Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA). Mr. Allen currently works at Blue Origin, a space exploration and technology company. Prior to working at Blue Origin, he worked at Avascent, where he advised senior executives in government and the private sector. Mr. Allen holds a joint MPP/MBA degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the Harvard Business School. Further, his Master's Thesis was honored with the Belfer Center Award for Excellence in International and Global Affairs. In addition, he graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in Saint Louis, where he was awarded the Arnold J. Lien prize for outstanding graduate in Political Science. Resources DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER:   Center for a New American Security Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari NEWS ROUNDUP After August 31, the feds don't have to tell you how they're storing your biometric data If you're concerned about how federal law enforcement officials are storing your biometric data, you'd better act fast. After August 31, they will no longer have to tell you. The FBI's Next Generation Identification system stores things like iris scans and fingerprints that you gave during things like employment background checks.  Currently, you can find out how the feds are storing your biometric information. However, the FBI becomes exempt from the Privacy Act provision that allows this on August 31. You can find the story in next.gov. Senate confirms Rosenworcel and Carr The Federal Communications Commission is now up to 5 Commissioners. So it finally has a full panel of Commissioners. The Senate confirmed Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel and Republican Brendan Carr last week. Rosenworcel previously served as a Commissioner during the Tom Wheeler FCC for three years from 2012 to 2015. Carr is the the FCC's current General Counsel. In addition, President Donald Trump had also nominated Chairman Ajit Pai. However, the Senate did not take up Pai's nomination before the recess. The three Republicans at the Commission will now be Pai, Carr and Michael O'Rielly. And the two Democrats are Rosenworcel and Mignon Clyburn. Edward Graham has the story in Morning Consult. Tech sector opposes legal immigration restrictions The tech sector is opposing the GOP immigration bill President Trump endorsed last week which would cut legal immigration in half over 10 years. The so-called RAISE Act prefers highly skilled workers and English speakers and moves extended family members of immigrants to the back of the line. The Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC)-- the trade group that lobbies on behalf of tech giants Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and others--opposes the measure. ITIC president Dean Garfield said in a statement “This is not the right proposal to fix our immigration system because it does not address the challenges tech companies face, injects more bureaucratic dysfunction, and removes employers as the best judge of the employee merits they need to succeed and grow the U.S. economy.” Tony Romm has the story in Recode. Meanwhile, Canada is emerging as the "New" New Colossus, welcoming Emma Lazaraus's "huddled masses yearning to breathe free". Canadian business and government leaders are seizing on the opportunity to welcome tech talent to Canada. David George-Cosh and Jacqui McNish report in the Wall Street Journal. Apple and Amazon bow to China, Google complies with Russia The tech sector is coming under increased pressure to conform to multinational norms. Paul Mozur at The New York Times reports that Apple has removed Chinese censor-evading VPN apps from its Chinese app store. Amazon also warned its Chinese customers to stop using software that evades China's Great Firewall. Further, in Russia, Google has begun implementing terms it settled on in a dispute with its Russian competitor, Yandex. The agreement stipulates that Google would give Russians a choice of which browser to use on Android phones. In accordance with the agreement, Google began suggesting other browsers to Russian Android users last week. David Meyer reports in Fortune. Senate passes 6 bills before recess The Senate passed 6 bipartisan technology and communications bills before they departed for recess. They include bills  to expand spectrum availability (MOBILE NOW Act S. 19), improve service in rural areas ( S. 96) , and make it easier to call 911 from hotel rooms (Kari's Law Act of 2017, S. 123). Congress wrote the latter bill in response to Brad Dunn's fatal stabbing of his wife, Kari Hunt, in a hotel room in Marshall, Texas as Hunt's 9-year-old daughter tried to call 911.  Unbeknownst to the young girl, the hotel room phone required callers to dial 9 before 911, and she was unable to reach a dispatcher. Other bills include: Spoofing Prevention Act of 2017 (S. 134): Legislation to stop misleading or inaccurate caller ID information.  Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2017 (S . 174): Legislation to require the FCC to condense duplicative reports on competition in the telecommunications market into one comprehensive report released every two years.  Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (DIGIT Act)(S. 88): Legislation to bring together private sector and government entities to assess the needs of the Internet of Things (IoT) and study the readiness of government to support the IoT. Senators introduce the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 Several advocacy groups are opposing a new bipartisan bill entitled the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017. The bill has the support of six Senators--3 Republican and 3 Democrat--including Senators Portman, McCain, Cornyn, Blumenthal, McCaskill, and Heitkamp. The new law would allow victims of sex trafficking to sue and press charges against any website that "knowingly or recklessly" enabled sex trafficking. Additionally, it would criminalize conduct by websites that “assists, supports, or facilitates a violation of federal sex trafficking laws”. Further, it would allow the states to prosecute sites under federal sex crimes laws. Advocates argue that this new legislation would eviscerate Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 shields websites from liability stemming from content posted by their users. Without section 230, these advocates say, the internet as we know it simply would not exist. Further, the advocates argue that it would simply be too risky for sites like Facebook or Twitter to host user-generated content. Sarah Jeong covers this in The Verge. Facebook's new diversity report shows little progress Facebook released its fourth annual diversity report. Eighty-nine percent of its workforce self-identifies as white or Asian. However, the number of women working at Facebook has increased by 2 percentage points since last year to 35%. Nevertheless, women hold just 19% of tech positions at Facebook, although the company reports that 27% of its engineering hires are women. Looking at the senior ranks ... 70% are white, 72% are male and of the women who have cracked the glass ceiling into the c-suite, 68% are white. However, the percentage of Facebook employees who identify as black went from 2 to 3%. Hispanics when from 4 to 5%. Clare O'Connor reports in Forbes. Crowdfunding platforms block alt-right groups Blake Montgomery at Buzzfeed reports that leading fundraising platforms like PayPal, GoFundMe, and Patreon have banned or limited some members of the alt-right from using their sites. Researcher proves Amazon Echo can be a spying tool A British researcher has demonstrated how he has been able to successfully install malware on an Amazon Echo that allowed him to eavesdrop. But the hack requires physical access to the target Echo and only works on pre-2017 Echo devices. Andy Greenberg has details in Wired.

In this episode of the Conservative Conscience, we first tackle the importance of firing H.R. McMaster and how Trump is his own worst enemy when it comes to personnel and order in the White House.  We also delve into the opportunity we have for a new vision on immigration and health care but how it’s being squandered either by Trump’s distractions or by the rotten Republican leadership. Finally, we discuss the race of the decade that is right on our doorstep – the Alabama Senate race.  Will conservatives take yes for an answer?  The stars appear to be aligning for Judge Roy Moore, but conservatives must prepare for a massive smear operation in the runoff.  If we can pull this off, it will represent the closest thing to starting a new party.  This is a man who is actually everything in practice what we tout in rhetoric.      Show links Poll Showing Roy Moore way ahead and by far the most liked candidate DACA “Dreamer” rapes and tortures a young woman Why the Raise Act is true immigration reform The English language and assimilation   Jews can’t build synagogue in Sydney because…Muslims! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FAIR's Ira Mehlman had the opportunity to discuss the RAISE Act with KMOX NewsRadio 1120. To learn more visit: fairus.org

FAIR's Ira Mehlman speaks with Heidi Harris about the importance of the newly proposed RAISE Act. To learn more visit: fairus.org

FAIR's Ira Mehlman explains why the RAISE Act is a common sense bill. To learn more visit: fairus.org

The Devil's Advocate Podcast is an opinion talk show, and is the attempt of a few friends to have a reasonable conversation about current events on a weekly basis. It is littered with anecdotal comedy (well, hopefully...), and is the brain child of Brandon Condict. TDAP is hosted by Brandon Condict, Mitchell Hernandez, and Frank Everhart, and is produced and edited by Frank Everhart and Brandon Condict. "TDAP is what happens when a few "normal" people sit down and discuss the week's top stories with a rational and somewhat entertaining conversation. The goal of TDAP is to provide a forum for the listener to hear multiple perspectives on a myriad of topics, instead of the same one sided debates that we commonly get from news and media organizations." Topics include but are not limited to politics, news, current events, policy, and whatever else we get excited about!Please Rate, Review and Subscribe for the latest Content!Also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TDAP2017  Links:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-devils-advocate/id1224763446?mt=2Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/thedevilsadvocate2017/Twitter: www.twitter.com/devilsadvo2017...and wherever Podcasts are found

08-02-2017 - Trump Reforms Legal Immigration Bill Raise Act Speech - audio English

For this week's Latino Rebels Radio, special guest co-host Brenda Gonzalez of Tamarindo Podcast joined us one more time. We start with the latest about #FreeRomulo, the campaign to stop the deportation of Rómulo Avelica-González. David Abud, one of the campaign organizers, joins us. Then, long-time Latino Rebels contributor Matthew Kolken shares his insights about the RAISE Act. Later in the show, Elmer from The Hood Digest breaks down the MS-13 hysteria and why it's so important to understand the facts.

Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center For Immigration Studies, on the RAISE Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center For Immigration Studies, on the RAISE Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a public address at the White House on Wednesday, President Trump embraced a new Senate bill called the RAISE Act, which he promised would usher in a wave of high-skilled immigration, “restore our competitive edge in the 21st century,” and make the United States' vetting system more like Canada and Australia's.

RAISE Act includes requirement to speak english. Michelle Carter sentences to 2.5 years in jail for encouraging her boyfriends suicide.

FAIR's President, Dan Stein, voices his support for the newly proposed Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment (RAISE) Act on KABC-AM. The RAISE Act would take the first critical step in moving the immigrant selection process to a more merit-based system, while returning overall immigration to more historic levels. To learn more visit: fairus.org

Nathan, Mike, and Mahler tackle cat food, Steve Bartman, planetary protection officers, dead zones, Temer, Maduro, missiles, diplomats, golf, Scaramucci, the Trump police, Health Care, the RAISE Act, anti-white bias, the Dump House, dysfunctional collusion, Seth Rich, Arpaio, marijuana, UCI admissions, and more.

FAIR's Dave Ray discusses the importance of the RAISE act with WHKT 1650 AM. If passed, the RAISE Act could represent a much-needed form of immigration reform. This bill would take the first critical step in moving the immigrant selection process to a more merit-based system, while returning overall immigration to more historic levels. To Learn more visit: fairus.org

The exchange between Steven Miller and Jim Acosta over the RAISE Act. Brent Bozell denounces Jeff Flake's conservatism and book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mueller to look at potential financial ties of Trump to Russia. Jim Acosta, CNN, upset at the English language requirement of the RAISE Act. Urban Word of the Day. Woman receives 2.5 years in jail for encouraging her boyfriend's sucide.

H.R. McMaster Promised Susan Rice She Could Keep Security Clearance in Secret Letter,Seven Facts About Donald Trump’s Merit-Based Immigration Reform,Lindsey Graham and Ron Johnson Slam RAISE Act,Key Congressman Pressures Sessions For Deeper Probe Of Imran Awan’s Finances

Devon & Sarah discuss the DOJ's decision to take on affirmative action programs at colleges and universities and the new RAISE Act, aimed at cutting legal immigration into the U.S. in half. They also sit down with Carlos Maza to chat about media coverage in the age of Trump and why comedians maybe the best political commentators we have right now. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

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A feud arises between Trump aide Stephen Miller and Jim Acosta in the White House press briefing room over the RAISE Act. Apparently the Statue of Liberty is “white supremacist". Jim Acosta is still upset over RAISE Act. Dana explains the qualifications for entering Ellis Island at the turn of the century. Former Obama administrators use classified info to undermine the Trump campaign. Someone leaked Trump’s conversations with Australia and Mexico. David French from the National Review joins us to talk Sessions’ new affirmative action case.and the RAISE Act. H.R. McMaster renewed Susan Rice’s access to classified info. Woman sentenced to 2.5 years for involuntary manslaughter for texting her boyfriend to commit suicide. Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne joins us to talk failed healthcare repeal, Debbi Wasserman-Schultz IT staffer scandal, and the RAISE Act. SMU is removing its 9/11 memorial.

Rich, Reihan, Ian, and Michael Brendan Dougherty discuss yet another White House shakeup, the prospects of the RAISE Act, and the Trump administration's salvo against affirmative action.

The Wall Street Journal reported today that Special Counselor Robert Mueller impaneled a grand jury in Washington, D.C. for his work on the Russia investigation. A number of high-profile attorneys have also joined Mueller's team in recent months, fueling speculation on what the Special Counsel has already uncovered. As the investigation heats up, Rick Ungar and guest host Rick Tyler bring a cool, rational perspective on this latest development in the Russia probe. Theresa Cardinal Brown, director of immigration policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, weighs in on the RAISE Act introduced by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and David Perdue (R-Ga.)

FAIR's RJ Hauman and Rob Law discuss the RAISE Act, a legal immigration reform bill just unveiled at the White House. This FAIR-supported bill would take the first crucial step in moving the immigrant selection process to a more merit-based system, while returning overall immigration to more historic levels. To learn more visit: fairus.org

FAIR's Robert Law speaks with Duke Brooks about the newly proposed RAISE Act. This bill would take the first critical step in moving the immigrant selection process to a more merit-based system, while returning overall immigration to more historic levels. To learn more visit: fairus.org

GOP introduces The RAISE Act. Urban Word of the Day. Paul Chabot,Conservative Move founder, talks about moving for lower government and less taxes. 

Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas joins Peter Robinson to discuss the Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment (RAISE) Act, an immigration reformation bill he is cosponsoring. He notes that American workers have been getting a raw deal since the immigration laws were changed in 1965. The American workers’ wages have not gone up but income inequality has. Senator Cotton thinks this is largely due to flooding the labor market with millions of low-skilled, low-wage workers. In rethinking our immigration policies we need to look at whether our laws are serving the American people.

Shriram Bhashyam is co-founder of EquityZen, a marketplace for investing in private tech companies backed by premier VCs. Shrirham and I talk about what are the changes that the RAISE Act brings, what does the Act itself for investors, and how you can invest in big startup names. Receive future Big Question conversations right in your inbox: https://capitalistexploits.at/signup/

American Association of Orthodontists “The Business of Orthodontics” Podcast – Episode 14 In Segment 1, AAO general counsel Kevin Dillard, AAO associate general counsel Sean Murphy and host Pam Paladin discuss the recent AAO Professional Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., and how it benefits members of the AAO.  Amy Smith from Arnold & Porter, AAO's legislative counsel in Washington, joins the conversation to inform listeners about three bills supported by the AAO that address student debt. In Segment 2, Pari Mody from Arnold & Porter provides an update on the RAISE Act, which proposes to enhance benefits of flexible spending accounts.  Her update is followed by a dicussion by Dillard and Murphy about AAO initiatives to assit younger members. Length: 26 minutes

In Segment 1, AAO general counsel Kevin Dillard and host Pam Paladin discuss social media and online reputation management. In Segment 2, Kevin O'Neill from Squire Patton Boggs, provides updates on the repeal of the Medical Device Tax and the RAISE Act. Length: 26 minutes

Ryan Dillon, national board member of the Epilepsy Foundation and person who is living with epilepsy, will discuss his journey and his advocacy work. He is “walking the halls of Congress” in Washington, DC to raise epilepsy awareness, and asking members of congress to co-sponsor House Resolution 298, The RAISE Act, Raising Awareness and Insight on Seizures and Epilepsy.