Economic impact of immigration reform debated

The impact that immigrants have on our economy is a big part of the immigration reform debate. Some believe they help and others believe they hurt the economy. - - Donna Poisl

Whether immigration reform would help or hurt the nation's economy is emerging as a key question in the unfolding debate on legalizing millions of undocumented immigrants.

BY ALFONSO CHARDY

As the U.S. unemployment rate hovers at around 10 percent, a key question is emerging in the unfolding immigration reform debate: whether legalizing millions of undocumented immigrants will further erode the economy or speed its recovery. The answer is hard to pin down because of clashing conclusions in recently issued reports.

One study released Thursday and endorsed by pro-immigration groups said legalization would boost the economy.
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