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Read the article James D. Rodriguez -- Former Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service.

Mar 12, 2025

James D. Rodriguez -- Former Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
Read the article America First should not put Russia second.

Mar 2, 2025

America First should not put Russia second

For the good of both countries and for the cause of freedom, it is vital that the United States and Ukraine get back on track.
Read the article Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni unite around common humanity .

Mar 6, 2025

Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program alumni unite around common humanity
Read the article 2025 Policy Recommendations.

2025 Policy Recommendations

A path forward on domestic and foreign policy challenges
Read the article The U.S. pauses immigration applications for certain migrants: What does it mean? .

Feb 25, 2025

The U.S. pauses immigration applications for certain migrants: What does it mean?

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Read the article <span style="font-size:14pt; line-height: 2px">Interview</span><br>Building a better immigration system.

Feb 10, 2025

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Building a better immigration system

Laura Collins on how a smart new approach could help drive the U.S. economy

Read the article Dallas Morning News: Annunciation House makes the crisis at the border better, not worse.

Mar 5, 2024

Dallas Morning News: Annunciation House makes the crisis at the border better, not worse

By: Laura Collins

Read the article Annunciation House makes the crisis at the border better, not worse.

Mar 4, 2024

Annunciation House makes the crisis at the border better, not worse

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Read the article Nonprofit organizations play a critical role along the U.S.-Mexico border .

Feb 29, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a critical role along the U.S.-Mexico border

Featuring: Laura Collins

“It would be really sad to see organizations like [Annunciation House] not able to exist anymore because we know they do such a good part of the welcoming [of migrants]. And they’re an example that we can look to as a group of people that have always worked – no matter who’s in power in the United States, no matter what the immigration policies look like – they find a way to make it work. They find a way to serve people.”

Read the article Lone Star Politics: The root causes of border challenges.

Feb 11, 2024

Lone Star Politics: The root causes of border challenges

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Read the article Immigration Asked & Answered: What’s happening at the U.S.-Mexico border? .

Feb 9, 2024

Immigration Asked & Answered: What’s happening at the U.S.-Mexico border?

By: Laura Collins

The U.S. southern border has been making news headlines the past few weeks. Immigration expert Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, breaks down what you need to know.

Read the article $118 billion border bill sparks mixed reaction among immigrant advocates and experts.