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Fieldale Farms in Gainesville, Ga., says it can't keep enough workers to meet demand for its poultry products, despite paying $16 per hour plus benefits.

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Some Businesses Say Immigrant Workers Are Harder To Find

10:07am January 30, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The president's recent executive actions will allow millions of immigrants to stay in the U.S. But many businesses say those changes aren't enough to help them find and keep all the workers they need.

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Under Executive Action, Immigrants Are Entitled To Social Security Benefits

11:20am December 04, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Immigrants protected under President Obama's executive action will, after working for 10 years, be eligible for retirement benefits.

17 States Sue Obama Over Immigration Actions

6:01pm December 03, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Texas, which is leading the states, filed a lawsuit in federal court in the Southern District of Texas. State Attorney General Greg Abbott said the president's action "tramples" the Constitution.

President Obama announces executive actions on U.S. immigration policy during a nationally televised address from the White House on Thursday.

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Obama Goes It Alone, Shielding Up To 5 Million Immigrants From Deportation

1:01pm November 21, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Defying congressional Republicans, President Obama will defer the deportation of the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and will also prioritize the deportation of criminals.

In July, President Obama signs the Fair Pay and Safe Workplace executive order, requiring prospective federal contractors to disclose labor law violations.

So What Is An 'Executive Action' Anyway?

8:50pm November 20, 2014

by Scott Neuman

President Obama is preparing to take executive action on immigration. But some people are calling it an "executive order." There's a big difference between the two terms.