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Utah leaders acknowledge immigrants' contribution to state's economy [View all]
An analysis of cost vs contribution.
This is why presidents have largely kept silent on this, and why immigration reform makes sense.
-“We need a steady workforce of people willing to do this work,” Utah farmer says.
-Utah immigrants pay $1.2 billion taxes and have about $4 billion in spending power per year.
-They account for 8.6 percent of the state population, running businesses that provide jobs for more than 31,000 people, and they have a reputation of entrepreneurship and special skills.
They also support the agriculture, construction and restaurant industries, by taking many jobs that others do not want.
-Utah immigrants pay $1.2 billion taxes and have about $4 billion in spending power per year.
-They account for 8.6 percent of the state population, running businesses that provide jobs for more than 31,000 people, and they have a reputation of entrepreneurship and special skills.
They also support the agriculture, construction and restaurant industries, by taking many jobs that others do not want.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/4966627-155/utah-leaders-acknowledge-immigrants-contribution-to?fullpage=1
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