Glenn 'GT' Thompson
Coverage of Glenn 'GT' Thompson in the Nexus archive.
- One US visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it
The H-2A visa program for seasonal agricultural labor is expanding rapidly, with usage rising over 500% since 2012. Farmers and agricultural groups advocate for further expansion to address labor shortages amid immigration enforcement, while labor organizations and conservatives criticize the program for potential abuses and reliance on foreign workers.
- US House passes bill to combat ‘ghost’ federal student aid applicants
The U.S. House passed a bill to combat 'ghost' federal student aid applicants by requiring the Department of Education to implement an identity fraud detection system for FAFSA. The measure, which passed 249-172, aims to prevent fraudulent applications using stolen identities and includes provisions from a separate anti-fraud bill. The legislation aligns with broader anti-fraud efforts under the Trump administration and received bipartisan support.
- US House passes bill to combat ‘ghost’ student aid applicants
The U.S. House passed a bill to combat financial aid fraud by implementing an identity verification system for FAFSA applications. The measure aims to prevent 'ghost students' from obtaining federal funds through stolen identities and requires the Department of Education to establish fraud detection protocols. The bill, supported by nearly 40 Democrats and a Republican-led effort, aligns with broader anti-fraud initiatives under the Trump administration.