Is CIR wise in such devastating economic times?
In close, it is important to explore the wisdom of pushing for CIR in such bad economic times. Inevitably, we need laws that will facilitate our national goals of economic recovery and social betterment. The tendency is to preserve U.S. jobs through the elimination of foreign workers. However, countless studies suggest that immigration enhances U.S. competitiveness, contributes to job and capital formation, and adds to our economic vitality. Everyone basically agrees that our immigration system is broken. The real question then becomes the shape of immigration reform legislation rather than whether to leave our broken system unchanged. Given the importance of a healthy immigration system to a vibrant economic recovery in combination with the current composition of Congress and the Obama Administration, it appears that the support for CIR is alive. At no other time in recent history have immigration reform proponents had such strong support in both Congress and the White House. With an
