The issues

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Lobbying is a growing industry as the number of registered lobbyists in Washington has more than doubled from 10,000 in 1996 to 26,013 in mid-July and clients seeking help in influencing Congress and the federal agencies paid the lobbyists 2 billion dollars. A controversy over tens of millions of dollars in fees paid to Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff by Native American tribes seeking to keep their legal casinos flourishing is a setback for the lobbyists despite their success.

Author: Katel, Peter
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Public Relations Agencies, Public relations services, Lobbyists, Lobbying, Management, Forecasts and trends, Political activity, Compensation and benefits, Market trend/market analysis, Company business management, Law enforcement agencies

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Current situation: State debate

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The state Senate rejected legislation that would have made illegal immigrants eligible for in-state tuition is discussed. The new law has led immigration control forces to propose legislation that would bar illegal immigrants from state colleges, adult-education classes and utility and child-care assistance.

Author: Katel, Peter
Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, International Affairs, Services information, Legal/Government Regulation, Immigration & Emigration, Illegal Alien Regulations, Laws, regulations and rules, Services, Education, Emigration and immigration law, Immigration law, Tuition

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The issues

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The issues of illegal immigrants, their willingness to work for low wages and taking up jobs, which Americans do not prefer to do, are described. The illegal immigrants are a great concern for the US as they are rapidly making their presence known in non-traditional areas such as Midwest and South.

Author: Katel, Peter
Mexico, Economic aspects, Migrant labor, Migrant labour

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Subjects list: United States, Social aspects, Illegal immigrants
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