A new Rasmussen Reports survey shows that 60% of Americans believe the US has sufficient talent for white-collar jobs and doesn't need more foreign workers. The poll findings gained attention amid the ongoing H-1B row though the survey was done in November. Donald Trump said he favors the H-1B program which enables companies to hire foreign staff.
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Ivanka Trump celebrated Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago in Florida with husband Jared Kushner and their children. Ivanka wore an elegant white dress, while First Lady Melania donned a chic black pantsuit. Tickets for the event were $350 each, and President Trump, who DJ'd, ended his set with 'Y.M.C.A.', delighting the crowd.
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