Top CEOs call on Biden administration to address migrant influx in New York
The letter to President Biden comes from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, among others. Dozens of the nation's most prominent Business leaders called for federal aid and speedy processing of work permits to address an i NFL ux of asylum seekers in New York City. The arrival of more than 100,000 migrants from the southern U.S. border has pitted some local and state officials against President Joe Biden, setting off a high-profile dispute over proper treatment of the asylum seekers and who should pay for it. More than 120 executives -- including JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink -- signed a letter to Biden and Congressional leaders that characterized the New York business community as "deeply concerned" over the "humanitarian crisis." The business leaders backed a request made by Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday calling on Biden to provide funds for the migrants...