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The so-called bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators have come up with legislation that they say will truly reform our immigration system. This legislation would allow more legal immigration over the next 10 years, tighten border security, award more visas based on education and professional credentials and controversially grant ...

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Washington, DC—Armin Kuder, principal attorney at Kuder, Smollar & Friedman, describes himself as an “accidental family lawyer.” “I got out of the Navy with an interest in maritime law,” Kuder recalled in a recent interview with laws-info.com.  “I was in a maritime administrative practice ...

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U.S. Government Releases Form for Obamacare Coverage

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Jersey City Establishes Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Task Force as it Sets Sights on Perfect MEI Score

    Throughout the United States, some of the most fundamental and vital work being accomplished on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusion is occurring in cities and local communities. Efforts to boost the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community are being undertaken at the local level ...

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41 Percent of College Graduates Overqualified for what they do

    More than 4 out of 10 recent college graduates say they find themselves stuck in menial jobs that do not require a college degree. A national survey released to the public on Tuesday found that 41 percent of college graduates from the last two years are stuck in jobs that do not require a college degree.  ...

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