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(1973) - Stanley Cohen of Stanford University and Herbert Boyer of University of CA, San Francisco recombine ends of bacterial DNA after splicing a toad gene in between. They call their handiwork recombinant DNA, the press calls it genetic engineering.

 
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Opinion Poll: Should the H1-B visa program be reduced?

Poll Results (July, 2001)

Yes: 45% (42)
No: 55% (52)

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  • H1-Bs provide the nexus that allows qualified, educated individuals to come to this country and become productive members of society. These people fill gaps that current citizens cannot or will not. A reduction in H1-Bs could further hinder our economy.

  • In some given areas today due to the overall US economy and the lack of VC available there are a lot highly qualified local candidates available that cannot find a job currently.

  • Providing a way for talented persons irrespective of their citizenship.

  • Unemployment is currently really high, with more layoffs to come.

  • It's the achivement for the indian and other country student to show there progress and that's only possible in your country.

  • Companies and government should be made to address the underlying issues of hiring, training, and retaining our own citizens, rather than letting them fall to the economic wayside.

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