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June 13, 2008

Some congressmen have interesting priorities. This article details how there are efforts being made in Washington to increase the number of worker visas for foriegn fashion models.

"Feast your eyes on the latest immigration push by Rep. Anthony Weiner, a likely 2009 mayoral contender who has introduced a bill in Congress to make it easier for foreign fashion models to get visas to work in the U.S.

Apparently, the 43-year-old Weiner - now going steady with Hillary Clinton aide and Vogue hottie Huma Abedin - thinks New York needs more professional catwalkers from Europe, Asia and other fabulous places.

'From Fashion Week to our vibrant publishing industry to the many designers that call New York City home, fashion is a vital part of our economy that drives thousands of jobs,' Weiner told the Daily News.

Staffers insist Weiner is mostly trying to redress a flaw in the nation's immigration policies. Models must compete against computer geeks, doctors and other brainiacs for H-1B visas, generally reserved for the 'highly specialized.'"

Posted on  Friday, June 13, 2008By Amanda
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Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/topics/Anthony+Weiner
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