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Politics Aside, Big Hurdles Ahead on Unilateral Immigration Reform
About half the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the US will be eligible to apply for relief after President Obamas executive order. Who are they? Where do they live? Can public and private agencies handle a massive new workload if it materializes?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAbout half the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the US will be eligible to apply for relief after President Obamas executive order. Who are they? Where do they live? Can public and private agencies handle a massive new workload if it materializes? Also, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel steps down, and possible new rules for unmanned drones have leaked from the FAA after six years of study. Google, Amazon and other big-time developers are not happy.
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3 storiesDefense Secretary Chuck Hagel Steps Down
Today at the White House, President Obama announced he’s accepted the resignation of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel .
Read the story7 minUnilateral Immigration Reform: A Dream or a Nightmare?
President Obama has outraged Congress with his executive order delaying deportation for up to five million illegal immigrants, but that controversial action may be easier to order than implement. Immigrants who’ve spent years avoiding detection may not have proof that they qualify.
Read the story35 minHow High Will They Fly? A Peek at New Drone Rules
While an industry has been growing behind the development of unmanned drones, the Federal Aviation Administration has been drawing up rules for what’s already “the busiest, most complex airspace system in the world.” After six years, its preliminary work is expected soon, but elements are beginning to leak out. The industry is not happy.
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