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BY GINA COOK

ANCHOR EMILY SPAIN

It seems it was no coincidence why President Obama chose Disney World in Florida Thursday to announce his plan that eases restrictions on certain visas.  He says it would boost tourism in the sunshine state and around the country. 

According to USA Today Obama’s executive order will reduce the time it takes for travelers from China and Brazil, the fastest growing markets for U.S. travel, to obtain visas.

The Economic Times says the White House has estimated that more than 1 million U.S. jobs could be created in the next decade if the country increased its share of the international travel market.

Here's MSNBC with part of Obama's speech.

“That’s what this is all about, telling the world that America is open for business, making it as safe and simple as possible to vist.  Helping our businesses all across the country grow and create jobs.”

The tourism and airline industries favor the change. A blogger for The Hill has a quote from Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa - who’s apparently not on board.

"Once again, this administration is pushing the envelope and using their authority beyond congressional intent, allowing untold numbers of foreign nationals to bypass the in-person interview requirement, and risking national security in the process."

Mitt Romney also spoke out against the move saying it’s fitting that Obama made the proposal in quote “fantasyland.”

The Economic Times reports, with the Florida primary election less than two weeks away Obama is trying to counter some poor poll numbers in Florida. 

“Florida, which relies heavily on foreign tourist dollars, is a political battleground state considered crucial to Obama's re-election prospects.”