Transatlantic Politics

In yet another indicator of the changing dynamics of the global economy, Ireland, a country better known for emigration rather than immigration, is reforming its immigration laws to offer a green card-type system that will allow bankers, scientists and engineers from outside Europe to live and work in the fastest-growing economy in the Euro region.  This according to Bloomberg.

Clearly, Ireland recognizes the benefits immigration plays in an expanding economy and how the well-educated worker is more mobile now than ever before.  In hopes of attracting such talent, Ireland is making it easier for these people to come and work in Ireland.  Unfortunately, it appears the U.S. Congress does not appreciate such a basic principle of the 21st century as, instead of tackling immigration reform, the U.S. Senate has decided to hold a congressional all-night "sleepover" to debate the Iraq war.  Amazing.

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