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Tech Firms and Private Prisons Both Trying to Influence Immigration Reform

Though not on the same page

Reason Staff | 3.11.2013 4:48 PM

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Washington (CNN) -- Big tech firms and private prisons represent two industries vigorously lobbying to influence the scope of legislation aimed at overhauling U.S. immigration policy, a political priority in Washington.

Microsoft, Facebook, and Intel want lawmakers to support increasing the number of visas available to highly skilled workers, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks the influence of money in politics.

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