"If we increase the number of H-1B visas that are available to U.S. companies, employment of U.S. nationals would likely grow as well. For instance, Microsoft has found that for every H-1B hire we make, we add on average four additional employees to support them in various capacities."
Bill Gates,
Testimony before the Committee on Science and Technology, US House of Representatives,
March 12, 2008.

"Farm Bill Flubs," featuring Brandon Arnold and Sallie James, June 3, 2008 [Real Media]
"Higher Food Prices: Part 2" featuring Sallie James, April 28, 2008 [Flash Audio, 07:57]
"POTUS Hopefuls Differ on Trade," featuring Sallie James, April 16, 2008 [Flash Audio, 07:35]
"Trade Adjustment Assistance," December 18, 2007 [MP3, 09:07]
"Fat on the Farm Bill," November 12, 2007 [MP3, 06:12]
"Gambling with Our Reputation," May 14, 2007 [MP3, 08:37]
"Failures of the Farm Bill," April 18, 2007 [MP3, 08:59]
"Doha Part Deux," January 19, 2007 [MP3, 08:39]
"Gains from Trade?," November 29, 2006 [MP3, 08:48]
"Farm Program Reform," September 6, 2006 [MP3, 06:17]
"Farm Subsidies: An Obstacle to Trade," May 30, 2006 [MP3, 04:58]
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