A fight brews over U.S. worker protections

The U.S. worker protections in a federal rule allowing STEM grads to work on a student visa for up to three years is stirring controversy. Broadly, businesses want fewer restrictions as labor advocates seek more.
The government, as part of its proposed Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) students, wants employers to attest -- in a sworn statement -- that they "will not terminate, lay off, or furlough any full or part-time, temporary or p