This statistic has led to growing bipartisan support in Congress and during the presidential debates to staple a green card to the diplomas of all foreign students earning an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Second, regional support for armed groups inside eastern Congo has been a staple of the ongoing cycle of war there for years.

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In addition, some strong secular reasons support the belief that these deals make sense and will likely remain a staple of the PE deal supply.

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