How generous should Washington, D.C. be in granting work-related visas? A largely conservative camp argues that immigrants displace American workers. In general, conservative mindsets will not favor a a standardized, government-sanctioned flow of foreign workers into the United States.<\/p>\n
But the agriculture industry, a powerful constituency generally aligned with conservatism, resoundingly advocates for immigration reform. And that rural call is perhaps loudest in Texas.<\/p>\n
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Texas Farm Bureau, its local chapter, have repeatedly ventured to Capitol Hill this year to lobby for immigration reform. They call for legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, similar to a bill that passed the U.S. Senate in 2013. The agricultural sector has been full-throated in its support of what it perceives to be its interests, especially since the timing of the immigration debate coincides with an important debate over a new farm bill. Whether through (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How generous should Washington, D.C. be in granting work-related visas? A largely conservative camp argues that immigrants displace American workers. In general, conservative mindsets will not favor a a standardized, government-sanctioned flow of foreign workers into the United States. But…<\/span><\/p>\n