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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: A vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote for Goldman Sachs. [View all]cascadiance
(19,537 posts)84. A vote for Clinton is a vote for H-1B and other guest worker program outsourcing?...
Based on her statement in 2008 election asking for expansion of H-1B some would say yes. Based on her absence of any kind of comment since that time, some would say "We don't know"...
But an interesting article just now here with comments from the current ambassador to India on relations with India now, might hint what is to come.
Note that the article here states that this ambassador, Richard Rahul Verma, has been on Hillary Clinton's presidential election team in the past. Does he speak for her and her current policy? That is a big question.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-to-remain-priority-for-us-no-matter-who-rules-us-ambassador/articleshow/50688302.cms
India to remain priority for US, no matter who rules: US Ambassador
By MEERA MOHANTY, ET Bureau | 22 Jan, 2016, 09.40PM IST
BHUBANESHWAR: India will remain high priority for the next president of the US irrespective of who wins the 2016 presidential elections, US Ambassador to India, Richard Rahul Verma, said on Friday.
"I actually think it is not just a bipartisan support US-India relations enjoys, it is now a non- partisan issue. If you look at the House of Congress the single largest bipartisan group, of 350 members, is the India Caucus. I do not think any other issue brings 350 members of the House of Congress together," Verma said during his first visit to Bhubaneshwar.
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Verma, formerly assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs, has served on Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton's team in the past.
On the recent increase in visa fees for H1B visas, from $2,000 to $4,000, Verma said it was a congressional decision, to raise funds for 9/11 victims, and not aimed at any particular country. "There is an ongoing conversation between companies and members of the congress going forward on the impact of these fees," he said, adding that India which got the "lions shares of H1B visa and majority of L1 visa" has no need to worry.
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By MEERA MOHANTY, ET Bureau | 22 Jan, 2016, 09.40PM IST
BHUBANESHWAR: India will remain high priority for the next president of the US irrespective of who wins the 2016 presidential elections, US Ambassador to India, Richard Rahul Verma, said on Friday.
"I actually think it is not just a bipartisan support US-India relations enjoys, it is now a non- partisan issue. If you look at the House of Congress the single largest bipartisan group, of 350 members, is the India Caucus. I do not think any other issue brings 350 members of the House of Congress together," Verma said during his first visit to Bhubaneshwar.
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Verma, formerly assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs, has served on Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton's team in the past.
On the recent increase in visa fees for H1B visas, from $2,000 to $4,000, Verma said it was a congressional decision, to raise funds for 9/11 victims, and not aimed at any particular country. "There is an ongoing conversation between companies and members of the congress going forward on the impact of these fees," he said, adding that India which got the "lions shares of H1B visa and majority of L1 visa" has no need to worry.
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Good for you, but don't insult me or who I choose to vote for. Thank you for providing yet another
Metric System
Jan 2016
#1
This is such a great point. Both sides have all kinds of supporters, but the Hillary side
Dark n Stormy Knight
Jan 2016
#42
As you are, I'm completely stumped as to why anyone would think Clinton is the better candidate
Victor_c3
Jan 2016
#99
A vote for Hillary is a vote for endless war? What does that say about Hillary supporters?
Metric System
Jan 2016
#8
Never try to get somebody to believe something their whole world view hinges on not believing.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jan 2016
#16
I figure you must hit refresh a dozen times to get in the first response. To bad you don't
rhett o rick
Jan 2016
#75
That's a vicious lie! Hillary has always been in the vanguard fighting for progressive causes.
Akicita
Jan 2016
#112
A vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote for Hillary Clinton. What are you trying to prove, Odin?
George II
Jan 2016
#43
Bernie is against American Imperialism but when the nation fights a war even against his
Uncle Joe
Jan 2016
#66
Odin, it's damn good to see you around again (and a Sanders supporter)!
EvolveOrConvolve
Jan 2016
#67
I listed to a Minnesota Public Radio program a week ago about the cost of healthcare...
Odin2005
Jan 2016
#71
A vote for Clinton is a vote for H-1B and other guest worker program outsourcing?...
cascadiance
Jan 2016
#84
And a vote for Bernie Sanders is a vote to ensure the Republicans sweep November
jmowreader
Jan 2016
#97
Probably when a Republican disguised as a Democrat in a pantsuit started pushing Republican policy.
Gene Debs
Jan 2016
#105