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Save to My PortfolioCommunities with New Immigrants Deserve Federal Aid

Audrey Singer, May 02, 2008, The News & Observer

The presidential candidates all seem to agree that current immigration policies are broken and need to be fixed. But so far they've avoided dialogue on specific policy ideas. Audrey Singer ideas for our next president include an Earned Legalization program, an Impact Aid program that would offset state and local expenditures and New Americans Initiative to help all immigrants integrate into American life. Read More

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioImmigration Reform Ideas for Our Next President

Audrey Singer and Martha Raddatz, May 01, 2008

Immigration Reform Ideas for Our Next PresidentMartha Raddatz interviews Audrey Singer about the estimated 11 million people living illegally in the United States, and the economic force that undocumented workers exert. Her ideas include an Impact Aid Program that would offset state and local expenditures, and a New Americans Initiative to help integrate immigrants into American society.

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Save to My PortfolioReexamining American Exceptionalism

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Washington, DC

Reuters/Jim YoungOn Wednesday, April 23, Brookings hosted a panel discussion featuring James Q. Wilson and Peter Schuck, authors of Understanding America: The Anatomy of an Exceptional Nation (Public Affairs, 2008). They were joined by expert panelists, who commented on how federalism and bureaucracy structure our institutions, and on how economic inequality and immigration shape our democratic society. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioMigration to Hot Housing Markets Cools Off

William H. Frey, March 21, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Migration to America's fastest growing cities have tapered off in the last year, according to the latest Census data results. Would-be homebuyers in previously hot housing markets are unable to obtain the homes they desire, leaving them in limbo. William Frey examines the regions across America weathering the downturn. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioTwenty-First Century Gateways: Fastest Growing Immigrant Metros

Monday, March 17, 2008
Washington, DC

On Monday, March 17, Brookings Vice President Bruce Katz hosted a discussion on the twenty-first century gateways to discuss the trends and growth patterns that have been largely unexamined until now. The discussion featured the work of demographer and immigration expert Audrey Singer and others who highlighted the current context of immigration and local response. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioDimensions and Dynamics of Contemporary International Migration

Khalid Koser, March 14, 2008, Workers without Borders: Rethinking Economic Migration, Maastricht Graduate School of Governance

Dimensions and Dynamics of Contemporary International MigrationAlmost every country on earth is affected by international migration, which is inextricably linked with other important global issues, including development, poverty and human rights. Some migrants are exploited and their human rights abused, integration in destination countries can be difficult, and migration can deprive origin countries of important skills. For these reasons and more, as Brookings expert Khalid Koser argues, migration matters. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioTwenty-First-Century Gateways

Audrey Singer, Susan W. Hardwick and Caroline B. Brettell, March 01, 2008

Written by an interdisciplinary group of experts, this book provides in-depth, comparative analysis of immigration trends and local policy responses in America’s newest gateways. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioRace, Immigration and America’s Changing Electorate

William H. Frey, February 28, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Race, Immigration and America’s Changing ElectorateWilliam Frey presents findings on how race and immigration will impact the political geography of the presidential election in November. While conventional wisdom holds that black, Hispanic and Asian minorities are clustered in specific regions and locales, Frey’s research shows that this is changing dramatically. He examines how these race and ethnic groups differ from each other on key political issues and provides an assessment of their projected impact in key "purple" battleground states for future elections. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioCandidate Issue Index: Immigration

Audrey Singer, February 11, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Candidate Issue Index: ImmigrationCompiled by Brookings Institution experts, this chart is part of a series of issue indices being published during the 2008 Presidential election cycle. In this index, candidates' views on immigration, border security, work programs and other aspects of the immigration policy debate are presented. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioVery Short Introductions: International Migration

Khalid Koser, November 29, 2007, Oxford University Press USA Blog

An interview with Oxford University Press's blog on Khalid Koser's new book International Migration: A Very Short Introduction. This Very Short Introduction looks at the phenomenon of international human migration -- both legal and illegal -- to reveal that migration actually presents opportunities that must be taken advantage of in light of the current economic climate. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioA Dialogue: Engaging the Latin American World

Michael E. O'Hanlon, Diana Villiers Negroponte and Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, November 2007, The Brookings Institution

A Dialogue: Engaging the Latin American WorldIn October and November of 2007, Brookings Scholars Michael O'Hanlon, Diana Negroponte and Leonardo Martinez-Diaz had an e-mail exchange with prominent Latin American scholars with a variety of perspectives to discuss the issues facing Latin America.  Read More

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Hispanic Family in Flux

Roberto Suro, November 2007, CCF Working Paper

Roberto Suro illustrates some key trends about Hispanic families in the United States to stimulate a policy discussion that accounts for the dynamism and diversity that characterizes them. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioLatin American Immigrants in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Audrey Singer, November 01, 2007, The Brookings Institution

With the backdrop of a simmering immigration debate across Metropolitan Washington, Audrey Singer profiled Latin American immigrants in the Washington region at the conference on “Latin American Immigrants: Civic and Political Participation in the Washington, DC-Metro Area,” at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Read More

BOOK

Save to My PortfolioOpportunity 08

Michael E. O'Hanlon, November 01, 2007

Voters say they want to hear more about issues and less about partisan politics. Opportunity 08 answers the call with authoritative analysis and innovative policy solutions. Read More

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioGlobalization: Outsourcing Will Be a Major Issue

Arvind Panagariya, October 29, 2007, Global Services

Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Arvind Panagariya discusses issues that are impacting globalization with Rinku Tyagi. Read More

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Immigration is a subject of fierce debate in the United States, where one-third of America’s 36 million immigrants are illegal. But other countries also face similar issues of conflict and assimilation. Brookings experts are examining the demographic, economic, social and political impact of immigration in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

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Q&A with Audrey Singer

Immigration Reform Ideas for Our Next President

"Recognizing the reality that we have workers here illegally and to accept that at face value and to move forward would be the best thing for immigrants, for the communities they live in and for the nation as a whole."

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ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

ProgramGovernance Studies

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ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

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