Anecdotal evidence indicates mere specter of immigration bill is slowly paralyzing economy . The absence of meetings and conventions not only affects the hotel industry and its 200,000 employees , but also ancillary businesses such as restaurants , retailers and taxis , Jarnagin said . Score: 6 Gov . Jan Brewer signed the bill in April ; jobless rate has risen each month since . Real estate agents , restaurant owner report big slowdown in business .
Anecdotal evidence indicates mere specter of immigration bill is slowly paralyzing economy . Score: 6 Gov . Jan Brewer signed the bill in April ; jobless rate has risen each month since . Real estate agents , restaurant owner report big slowdown in business .