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Big house? Fast cars? How about Immigration reform?

This week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg revealed official details about a new political action committee he is leading focusing on immigration reform.

But this is not just your average immigration reform… this is for those smart immigrants.

The group, called FWD.us is sponsored by technology moguls in Silicon Valley  and will be focusing on the education and scientific research. 

 In a piece for the Washington Post Zuckerburg said,

“We believe that we have the responsibility to work together to ensure that all members of our society gain from the rewards of the modern knowledge economy.” 

Since the success of our economy is based on who has the best ideas, Zuckerburg advocates that America try to cultivate the best minds no matter what country they come from.  

He questions why we “”kick out more than 40 percent of math and science graduate students who are not U.S. citizens after educating them.” Then he further takes issue with the small number of H-1B visas for skilled workers the government supplies each year. 

Some policy analysts including Daniel Costa do not agree with Zuckerburg’s plan to issue more H-1b visas.

A study by the Government Accountability Office showed that 54% of those on H-1Bs were paid at the lowest levels allowed and that the majority of workers for the outsourcing firms were sent back after their visas expired. 

So what do you think of these tech mogul’s stance on immigration? Is America missing out people who could be vital members to our knowledge economy? 

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In today’s Gazette, Roy T. Meyers, professor of political science, explains his expectation that Gov. O’Malley’s final legislative session will focus on job creation — an issue that will continue to be relevant to any office O’Malley might pursue in the future. Meyers suggests that O’Malley’s decision to run for president in 2016 will likely depend on whether former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chooses to run, but that in the meantime he should work on building his national visibility on key issues.

For now, the governor’s administration notes that in 2014 he is likely to focus on the economy. Referencing O’Malley’s investments in education, biotechnology and cybersecurity, Meyers says, “He’s adopted a more intelligent job-building strategy, rather than the smokestack-chasing policies of some states.” He continues, “That being said, there are limits to what a governor can do. The reality is it’s going to be a long slog [to recovery].”

Earlier this week, Meyers appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio, discussing the specifics of President Obama’s $3.8 trillion federal budget proposal with CQ Roll Call White House Correspondent Steven Dennis and host Kathleen Dunn.