Washington Business Spring 2013

spring 2013 news with a competitive edge HELP WANTED, KEEP OUT 26 News that Congress might actually reach agreement this year on sweeping immigration reform, after years of failure and inaction, is welcome news, not only for high-tech and ag employers but also for construction companies and restaurants — and every other industry that relies on workers born outside the U.S. Business Backgrounder Employment & Workplace Industry 54 in their words: Steve Hyer 20 42