Passage of the Colombia trade deal would expand a robust market for U.S. goods and help combat the effects of the financial crisis, writes Benjamin D. Wolf of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
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Latin American countries that have relationships with Iran should think twice before any continued engagement.
Unfortunately, media and constituents at times misconstrue trips abroad as flamboyant travel by members of Congress at taxpayers’ expense.
Migrants, who are 30 percent more likely to start a business than non-immigrants, can play a crucial role in reinvigorating the U.S. economy, according to this first article in Western Union’s three-part series.
The winners of the Migration Policy Institute’s E Pluribus Unum Awards, given to organizations engaged in outstanding integration initiatives, represent just some of the many local efforts to promote immigrant integration throughout the country.
The financial crisis has prompted a fundamental shift in the corporate governance landscape. John C. Wilcox, chairman of the global consultancy firm Sodali, outlines the trends that will define a new era of corporate governance.
Hispanic immigrants stand out for their ability to weather the housing crisis. A number of programs offered by financial institutions and community groups in New Orleans, Atlanta, and Nashville help support Hispanic homeownership.