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Attracting More Migrants to Northeast Ohio

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As elected officials in Washington debate how to reform the nation's immigration policy, momentum is gaining locally for an effort to attract more immigrants to Northeast Ohio to restock a depleted population. But history shows us immigration waves often are met with fear. We discuss the case for attracting immigrants and how they can come bearing prosperity. Originally aired April 17, 2013.Doug Saunders, Reporter, The Globe and Mail and Author, “The Myth of the Muslim Tide” and “Arrival City”
Joy Roller, President, Global Cleveland
Albert Ratner, Co-chairman emeritus, Forest City Enterprises