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It’s the most important thing for tech.
Jack Malde 23, Senior Policy Analyst within the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Economic Policy Program, 7-11-2023, "The Importance of Immigration for U.S. Competitiveness," https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/the-importance-of-immigration-for-u-s-competitiveness/
While many factors made Silicon Valley a success, immigration was a key ingredient. Today, in the face of chronic labor shortages, immigration is vital to keeping the U.S. competitive and ensuring that the federal government’s latest investments are used productively. Indeed, a 2021 survey of technology executives found that a majority raised labor shortages as their top concern, ranking it higher than supply chain issues and cybersecurity threats.
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