Groups Reach Deal on Guest-Worker Immigration Plan
Major business and labor groups reached a framework for a guest-worker program in a bid to reform immigration. A new W Visa would cover low skilled non seasonal non agricultural jobs with potential for permanent status after one year, starting April 2015 pending Gang of Eight approval.
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Vilsacks settle in Washington as literacy work begins
Christie Vilsack takes a senior adviser role for international education at USAID to boost children's reading, workforce development, and education access worldwide. The move ends her Iowa residency with Tom Vilsack, now U S agriculture secretary, stirring Iowa political speculation.
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Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta win in Kenya
Kenya's Supreme Court affirmed Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential victory on Saturday as Raila Odinga's challenge failed. After the ruling police fired tear gas on protesters in Kisumu. two people were killed and 11 wounded. Western donors welcomed the decision but noted Kenyatta's ICC indictment complicates ties.
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