http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/4384657.html

"In the waning hours of this year's Congress, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has launched an effort to allow into the United States up to 100,000 additional foreign workers annually in the high-tech and nursing fields."

"Cornyn's proposal would also exempt a visa holder's family members from visa limits.

Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., estimated that Cornyn's plan could add as many as 700,000 visas annually. He said he would block the proposal, which requires unanimous consent to get a Senate vote."