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H.R.1114 StartUp Visa Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jun 01, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

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    • Rep. Maloney introduces StartUp Visa bill in House to help jump ... - May 09, 2012 by Adakoo - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today introduced legislation, “The StartUp Visa Act of 2011,” H.R. 1114, to encourage innovation and.

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      As noted by Adakoo on May 09, 2012, "WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today introduced legislation, “The StartUp Visa Act of 2011,” H.R. 1114, to encourage innovation and." (/url?q=http://adakoo.com/news/rep-maloney-introduces-startup-visa-bill-in-house-to-help-jump-start-job-creation-in-america.html&sa=U&ei=4VvBT-bwIIHL2QWD77x1&ved=0CE0QmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNE31AfOcXrvBe9rliTpU3htgG1ACA)
    • Why We Should Be Talking About Immigration « Made In America - May 03, 2012 by Neal Asbury - Equally important is the StartUp Visa Act of 2011 (S. 565/H.R. 1114), introduced in both the House and Senate in March 2011 by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and co-sponsor Richard Lugar (R-IN) that is intended to help immigrant entrepreneurs ...

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      As noted by Neal Asbury on May 03, 2012, "Equally important is the StartUp Visa Act of 2011 (S. 565/H.R. 1114), introduced in both the House and Senate in March 2011 by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and co-sponsor Richard Lugar (R-IN) that is intended to help immigrant entrepreneurs ..." (/url?q=http://www.nealasburysmadeinamerica.com/2012/05/why-we-should-be-talking-about-immigration/&sa=U&ei=Py4PUMTfBOOO2wWJsYC4Bw&ved=0CEIQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNFZhoCkJwDk_-UEv48sQk464v5rzQ)
    • Why We Should Be Talking About Immigration « Made In America - May 03, 2012 by Neal Asbury - Equally important is the StartUp Visa Act of 2011 (S. 565/H.R. 1114), introduced in both the House and Senate in March 2011 by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and co-sponsor Richard Lugar (R-IN) that is intended to help immigrant entrepreneurs ...

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      As noted by Neal Asbury on May 03, 2012, "Equally important is the StartUp Visa Act of 2011 (S. 565/H.R. 1114), introduced in both the House and Senate in March 2011 by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and co-sponsor Richard Lugar (R-IN) that is intended to help immigrant entrepreneurs ..." (/url?q=http://www.nealasburysmadeinamerica.com/2012/05/why-we-should-be-talking-about-immigration/&sa=U&ei=uH8MUO3tGoiq2gXU9eQs&ved=0CEIQmAEwCQ&usg=AFQjCNG3Q_JLXRWAlrAbt6spTnaT8ZYrlg)

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    • Iowa senator's 'hold' endangering Startup Visa Act - February 27, 2012 by Omaha World-Herald - Then you are looking at next year," Cushman said. In the U.S. House of Representatives, The Startup Visa Act of 2011 (H.R. 1114) was introduced last spring by U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), and co-sponsored by Rep. William Owens (D-NY).

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      As noted by Omaha World-Herald on February 27, 2012, "Then you are looking at next year," Cushman said. In the U.S. House of Representatives, The Startup Visa Act of 2011 (H.R. 1114) was introduced last spring by U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), and co-sponsored by Rep. William Owens (D-NY)." (http://www.omaha.com/article/20120227/MONEY07/302279897)
    • Rep. Maloney introduces StartUp Visa bill in House to help jump-start job ... - March 16, 2011 by Hellenic News of America - Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) yesterday introduced “The StartUp Visa Act of 2011” (HR 1114), a bill to encourage innovation and economic growth by permitting immigrant entrepreneurs greater access to temporary US visas. The bill matches legislation introduce

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      As noted by Hellenic News of America on March 16, 2011, " Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) yesterday introduced “The StartUp Visa Act of 2011” (HR 1114), a bill to encourage innovation and economic growth by permitting immigrant entrepreneurs greater access to temporary US visas. The bill matches legislation introduce" (http://www.hellenicnews.com/readnews.html?newsid=13445&lang=US)
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