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Microsoft Seeks Trump Order Exemption for Workers With Visas (bloomberg.com)

Microsoft is asking U.S. officials to grant exceptions for law-abiding, visa-holding workers and students from President Donald Trump's immigration order, channeling the outrage expressed by many in the technology industry with a proposed solution. From a report: Such individuals are low-risk -- having already undergone a rigorous vetting process -- and face immediate hardship as a result of last week's order, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith said in a letter Thursday to the secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Smith said he believes the two officials are empowered to take the necessary steps to allow certain people entry into the country. The exemptions sought would cover workers with visas sponsored by U.S.-based companies and students with ones obtained via a U.S.-based school.

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  1. Microsoft wants to modify /etc/hosts.deny by helixcode123 · · Score: 4, Funny

    # Trump/Bannon settings:
    ALL: ALL

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  2. Re:Please don't go groveling to him by Sooner+Boomer · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's what he wants. It's what he needs to feel important and the more you give into it, the more he's going to keep doing these stupid, stupid things.

    Boy, you really don't like Bill Gates!

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  3. Re:An immigrant CEO by tsqr · · Score: 4, Funny

    How qualified would Eric Trump be if his last name wasn't Trump?

    He has terrific qualifications. Everybody agrees, he has fantastic qualifications. So there's no problem with his qualifications, believe me.