A new report by Madeline Zavodny, economics professor at Agnes Scott College, demonstrates that immigration policy can and should be a significant component of America's economic recovery.

While there is no such wide-ranging immigration reform bill currently making the rounds in Congress, the "Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from leaving the Economy" (S.T.A.P.L.E.) Act, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) has bipartisan support and is a step in the right direction.

While Obama complained about "politicians" blocking comprehensive immigration bills, he was one of them himself. Some new approach is needed, and Obama did little to point the way. El Paso was all about election 2012, not serious immigration reform.

Gordon H. Hanson outlines principles for immigration reform that will balance fiscal costs and benefits.

Economists Pia Orrenius and Madeline Zavodny will present their proposal for an employment-based immigration policy.