APCO Worldwide
Board chair of APCO Worldwide, a global political strategies consultancy; former Governor of New Mexico and author of Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life; former Democratic candidate for president;
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Bill Richardson
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FROM Bill Richardson
Which Way, L.A.?
Is the Immigration 'Crisis' Going Away? A new study by the Pew Hispanic Center shows that illegal immigration from Mexico has dropped to zero, reversing a trend that has shaped American law, culture and politics. We debate the possible causes and potential policy impacts. Meantime, as familiar disputes continue, should it change our thinking if a massive wave of immigration has come to an end?
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Is the Immigration 'Crisis' Going Away? The states, the US Supreme Court and presidential candidates are debating the consequences of illegal immigration — at a time when it's on the decline. Agricultural interests in Arizona, Georgia and Alabama are claiming a shortage of workers from Mexico. The Pew Hispanic Center has recently reported that, "The net migration flow from Mexico to the United States has stopped — and may have reversed." Hard liners claim that will change when the recession is over, and the dispute continues about the undocumented workers who are already here. But, large waves of immigrants have shaped American since the beginning. We debate the possible causes and potential policy impacts. Meantime, should it change our thinking if a massive wave of immigration has come to an end?
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Governor Bill Richardson Eyes the White House Bill Richardson has an extraordinary resume. ongressman; Secretary of Energy; Ambassador to the UN; now, Governor of New Mexico . Unofficially, he's been a successful negotiator in several international emergencies, including one that brought him face to face with Saddam Hussein. His English name came from his father, his mother's Hispanic, and he's on tour for his book called, Between Worlds . He's also a Democratic candidate for President.
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