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  • July 2008

    • Cash-Strapped Businesses Battle Immigration Crackdown

      New York Times  |  Jul 6, 08 6:57 AM CDT

      Cash-Strapped Businesses Battle Immigration Crackdown

      (Newser) - As state and federal authorities crack down on illegal immigration, businesses are fighting back, the New York Times reports. Employers, stung by aggressive new measures that would revoke the licenses of those found to have hired illegals, say their very existence is threatened. A few states are responding to the fears, and revising or rejecting tougher immigration laws. More »

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      immigration  • immigration reform  • Michael Chertoff  • illegal immigration  • employers  • businesses

  • July 2007

    • Why Wall Street Is Bullish on Texas

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 28, 07 4:11 PM CDT

      Why Wall Street Is Bullish on Texas

      (Newser) - Companies with Texas offices save thousands by hosting cattle or growing crops on their property, the WSJ reports. The state’s “agricultural exemption” grants hefty property tax breaks to firms devoting at least part of their land to preserving or cultivating nature. Fidelity saved more than $318,000 by allowing 24 longhorns to graze near its offices. More »

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      Texas  • Wall Street  • taxes  • crops  • livestock  • businesses

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