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There is little doubt that immigration is one of the most important, complex and contentious issues facing our state and nation today. Developing effective policy for Colorado requires careful study, fact based perspectives and reasoned discourse. Providing a forum for thoughtful discussion is the purpose of the University of Denver's Strategic Issues Program.
This year, the Strategic Issues Panel is examining the topic of Immigration. The central question before the 2009 panel is:
Beginning in January 2009, a number of local and national speakers will address the panel on the topic of immigration from multiple perspectives. Panel members will weigh the research and opinions presented, and engage in discussions based on the information received and each panelist’s own views and experience. They will identify goals to be achieved, problems to be solved, make findings of fact, and develop a recommended framework for an effective immigration policy. |
| Strategic Issues Program at DU |
As part of its commitment to serve the public good, the Strategic Issues Program (SIP) convenes a non-partisan panel of citizens to examine an issue of particular importance to the people of Colorado. The goal is to raise the visibility of important issues with the media, legislators and the public and to develop thoughtful recommendations that reflect the collective insight of panel members. Read more |
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The Panel will meet June 11th and 25th to discuss what they've heard from over 30 speakers on different aspects of the immigration debate. Members of the public are encouraged to attend these meetings. On May 28, 2009, DU's Immigration Issues Panel wrapped up five months of presentations by speakers from law enforcement, government, academia, business, law, labor and advocacy groups. |
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Among the speakers the Immigration Issues Panel has heard presentations from: Governor Bill Ritter, Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp, Attorney General John Suthers, U.S. Attorney Troy Eid, and Director of Labor and Employment Don Mares.
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