
Microsoft is laying off an additional 7,800 U.S. workers, on top of the 18,000 it’s already terminated. Meanwhile, the software giant is lobbying in Washington for an increase in H1B visas — allowing the company to replace these workers with foreigners who are willing to work for far less.
by Adelle Nazarian8 Jul 2015, 4:06 PM PST0

Obama’s nominee to replace Eric Holder as Attorney General has been met with one of the most contentious confirmation proceedings America has seen for the position, and now Senate Conservatives Fund President Ken Cuccinelli is calling out the GOP Senators and political gamesmanship enabling the controversial impending confirmation of U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch. The Senate vote has been set for Thursday.
by Michelle Moons22 Apr 2015, 10:24 AM PST0

A trade deal that some are attempting to fast-track through Congress might contain controversial immigration procedures.
by Alex Swoyer16 Apr 2015, 11:12 AM PST0

An unscheduled and unannounced hearing of the Senate Finance Committee was apparently called to discuss a Pacific trade deal. The hearing was not announced on the committee’s website earlier this week, and was not on the committee calendar according to the press office until yesterday.
by Alex Swoyer16 Apr 2015, 9:24 AM PST0