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House approves labor-friendly bill with support from 20 Republicans
Andrea Hsu
The House has approved a bill to slash the time it takes for newly unionized workers to get a first contract. The measure allows for government intervention if a deal is not reached within 90 days.
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House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
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A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
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As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from Somalia was turned away.
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Why there's a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
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