US to increase quota of unskilled foreign workers by 400%
These foreign workers are brought in exclusively to fill blue collar non-farm jobs.
Dec 18, 2015, 13:21 PM IST
US lawmakers to act on terrorism financing after California shootings: Hensarling
Federal lawmakers will take up legislation on terrorism financing in the first months of 2016, as last week`s shootings in California move them to act quickly, the chairman of a major US House of Representatives committee told reporters on Thursday.
Dec 11, 2015, 03:26 AM IST
Republicans clash with Barack Obama over Syria refugee program
US lawmakers have moved to freeze White House plans to resettle Syrian refugees, intensifying a standoff with President Barack Obama.
Nov 19, 2015, 04:37 AM IST
Ten US lawmakers wish Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak!
Ten US lawmakers including the lone Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera and Tulsi Gabbard joined "Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists across the world" in celebrating Diwali.
Nov 11, 2015, 11:13 AM IST
EU expects new data transfer deal with US in three months
The EU said Friday it hoped to reach a new deal with Washington within three months on data transfers which major firms like Facebook rely on, but demanded "bullet-proof" privacy protections.
Nov 06, 2015, 23:09 PM IST
US Congressmen, Indian-Americans celebrate Diwali
Over 30 top US lawmakers along with leading Indian-Americans from across the country celebrated festival of lights here, in what is the largest ever Diwali celebrations at the US Capitol.
Nov 05, 2015, 12:22 PM IST
'Designate Pakistan country of concern on religious freedom'
Influential US lawmakers Tuesday joined the call to designate Pakistan as a "country of particular concern" on international religious freedom.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:42 AM IST
Hillary aide testifies as Democrats slam Benghazi panel
Hillary Clinton's long-time confidante testified today before US lawmakers investigating the deadly 2012 attacks in Libya.
Oct 17, 2015, 01:53 AM IST
Hindu community lives in constant fear in Pakistan: US lawmakers
Influential American lawmakers have expressed concern over deterioration of human rights situation in particular those of the minority Hindus in Pakistan's Sindh province.
Oct 04, 2015, 12:35 PM IST
US lawmakers line up to meet Modi at Silicon Valley
A number of influential American lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are lining up to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is scheduled to arrive at Silicon Valley on Saturday, organisers of the community reception have said.
Sep 26, 2015, 06:45 AM IST
US lawmakers hail Modi's trip to Silicon Valley
Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s second visit to the US, several US lawmakers have hoped it would deepen Indian investment in the US and drive more development in India with use of US technological knowledge.
Sep 23, 2015, 22:49 PM IST
US lawmakers ease Obama`s path to trade deal
Senior US lawmakers reached a deal Thursday to make it easier for President Barack Obama to negotiate a massive trade accord with 11 other Asia-Pacific nations.
Apr 17, 2015, 03:37 AM IST
GM's Barra faces grilling from US lawmakers
General Motors chief executive Mary Barra on Wednesday faced a grilling from US lawmakers investigating the company`s delayed ignition recall tied to at least 13 deaths.
Jun 19, 2014, 00:16 AM IST
