Macaca
03-18 07:25 AM
Some paras from Congress's Oversight Offensive (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/16/AR2007031601989.html), By David S. Broder (http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/email/david+s.+broder/), Sunday, March 18, 2007
Ten weeks into the new Congress, it is clear that revelation, not legislation, is going to be its real product.
While President Bush threatens to use his veto pen to stop some bills and Senate Republicans block other measures from even reaching his desk, no force in Washington can halt the Democrats' investigative juggernaut from uncovering the secrets inside this administration.
For the first six years of the Bush administration, these aides were allowed free rein to carry out whatever policy or political assignments they wished -- or supposed that the president wanted done. A Congress under firm Republican control was somnolent when it came to oversight of the executive branch. No Republican committee chairman wanted to turn over rocks in a Republican administration.
You have to feel a twinge of sympathy now for the Bush appointees who suddenly find unsympathetic Democratic chairmen such as Henry Waxman, John Conyers, Patrick Leahy and Carl Levin investigating their cases. Even if those appointees are scrupulously careful about their actions now, who knows what subpoenaed memos and e-mails in their files will reveal about the past?
They will pay the price for the temporary breakdown in the system of checks and balances that occurred between 2001 and this year -- when the Republican Congress forgot its responsibility to hold the executive branch accountable.
It was a fundamental dereliction of duty by Congress, and it probably did more to encourage bad decisions and harmful actions by executive-branch political appointees than the much-touted lobbying influence. In reality, many Republican members of Congress did not mind what was happening because they were able to get favors done in that permissive climate. Now, the Democratic investigators will publicize instances of influence by members of Congress, and the political fallout will not stop with New Mexico's Pete Domenici and Heather Wilson.
Democrats find it easier to investigate than to legislate. With their major initiatives, from a minimum-wage boost to a shutdown of the Iraq war, stymied by Republican opposition, the Democrats are understandably making "accountability" their new goal -- meaning more and more investigations.
Fulfilling that promise, later in the week the House passed a series of bills that stripped some of the secrecy from executive branch documents and decisions.
Accountability is certainly important, but Democrats must know that people were really voting for action on Iraq, health care, immigration, energy and a few other problems. Investigations are useful, but only legislation on big issues changes lives.
Ten weeks into the new Congress, it is clear that revelation, not legislation, is going to be its real product.
While President Bush threatens to use his veto pen to stop some bills and Senate Republicans block other measures from even reaching his desk, no force in Washington can halt the Democrats' investigative juggernaut from uncovering the secrets inside this administration.
For the first six years of the Bush administration, these aides were allowed free rein to carry out whatever policy or political assignments they wished -- or supposed that the president wanted done. A Congress under firm Republican control was somnolent when it came to oversight of the executive branch. No Republican committee chairman wanted to turn over rocks in a Republican administration.
You have to feel a twinge of sympathy now for the Bush appointees who suddenly find unsympathetic Democratic chairmen such as Henry Waxman, John Conyers, Patrick Leahy and Carl Levin investigating their cases. Even if those appointees are scrupulously careful about their actions now, who knows what subpoenaed memos and e-mails in their files will reveal about the past?
They will pay the price for the temporary breakdown in the system of checks and balances that occurred between 2001 and this year -- when the Republican Congress forgot its responsibility to hold the executive branch accountable.
It was a fundamental dereliction of duty by Congress, and it probably did more to encourage bad decisions and harmful actions by executive-branch political appointees than the much-touted lobbying influence. In reality, many Republican members of Congress did not mind what was happening because they were able to get favors done in that permissive climate. Now, the Democratic investigators will publicize instances of influence by members of Congress, and the political fallout will not stop with New Mexico's Pete Domenici and Heather Wilson.
Democrats find it easier to investigate than to legislate. With their major initiatives, from a minimum-wage boost to a shutdown of the Iraq war, stymied by Republican opposition, the Democrats are understandably making "accountability" their new goal -- meaning more and more investigations.
Fulfilling that promise, later in the week the House passed a series of bills that stripped some of the secrecy from executive branch documents and decisions.
Accountability is certainly important, but Democrats must know that people were really voting for action on Iraq, health care, immigration, energy and a few other problems. Investigations are useful, but only legislation on big issues changes lives.
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abdev
07-14 06:34 AM
Here is the link
Visa Bulletin for August 2010 (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5092.html)
Visa Bulletin for August 2010 (http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5092.html)
uumapathi
08-06 12:06 PM
My company uses Maiona and Maiona PC in Boston, they are great.
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smmri
04-22 03:54 PM
Key Issues to Passage of CIR
http://www.immigration-law.com
http://www.immigration-law.com
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deardar
06-28 10:08 AM
Folks,
One of my friend needs to get her Educational evaluation done for her H1-transfer. Do you know any one local to Boston ?
any other place is also fine.
thanks
One of my friend needs to get her Educational evaluation done for her H1-transfer. Do you know any one local to Boston ?
any other place is also fine.
thanks
s416504
08-22 04:11 PM
I guess USCIS is sending Receipt Notes according to priority dates meaning with 2006-7 priority dates will get receipts later.
My 485 reached on 2nd july...No Update yet.
Can I ask any one get RN with priority date later than 2006?
My 485 reached on 2nd july...No Update yet.
Can I ask any one get RN with priority date later than 2006?
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Blog Feeds
02-08 06:10 PM
Philadelphia-area Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA) is coming under fire for supporting an anti-immigration resolution in the House. America's Voice has launched an online campaign to force Murphy to remove his name from the hardline resolution: America�s Voice announced today the beginning of an online advertising campaign to encourage Americans to contact Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-PA) and demand that he remove his name from controversial immigration resolution H.Res. 1026, the so-called �BRIDGE Resolution.� Murphy has come under fire from religious, progressive, and community leaders for joining with the virulently anti-immigrant Rep. Steve King (R-IA) to co-sponsor the resolution. The BRIDGE Resolution...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2010/02/proimmigrant-groups-target-antiimmigrant-democrat.html)
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2010/02/proimmigrant-groups-target-antiimmigrant-democrat.html)
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aldorr
06-28 11:54 PM
So, I was up on the roof at work and happened to have an orange with me... so I balanced it on my head and snapped this pic looking like I'm about to suck the Transamerica Pyramid up through a straw. Oh, then I did a bit of editing in Photoshop.
Enjoy,
aldorr
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3230/orangeself.jpg
http://img197.imageshack.us/my.php?image=orangeself.jpg
Enjoy,
aldorr
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3230/orangeself.jpg
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kirupa
04-30 07:28 PM
Aww - that's so nice. (Pets the stamp) :)
hair Site of Billy the Kid
svr_76
11-26 04:31 PM
"Hmm....I wonder where the others (countries) are getting the Talent and Investments from?"
Along with the caption, we can change the plumber to face the other side (looking outside of US ..towards the Investment and Talent cloud..."
Along with the caption, we can change the plumber to face the other side (looking outside of US ..towards the Investment and Talent cloud..."
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keepwalking
06-02 06:19 PM
I have added my wife to green card application. Can you please let me know when she can expect receipt notice and Fingerprint Notice and when she can expect her GC. TSC is processing my/her application. My Priority Date is in Aug 1st 2006.
I am one of the ones who had missed the July 07 boat. My PD is finally current.
My attorney is getting ready to file all the items (485, EAD, AP etc) tomorrow.
How soon can I expect the FP Notice?
Also, since I am applying only now, how long before I can hope to see Green?
I am one of the ones who had missed the July 07 boat. My PD is finally current.
My attorney is getting ready to file all the items (485, EAD, AP etc) tomorrow.
How soon can I expect the FP Notice?
Also, since I am applying only now, how long before I can hope to see Green?
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dealsnet
08-26 03:46 PM
My friend approved PERM in EB2 have qualification 3 year B.SC + 1 Year B.Ed + 2 year MSc. total 6 years of college, filed I-140 and was denied because of education. The labor is for Masters with 0-1 year experience. But they want 4 year degree prior to masters, citing EDGE database. Now the appeal is with AAO.
My question:
1. Do he can apply with the same labor for EB3 ?. What is the chance with two I-140 with same labor ?
( He filed I-140 for EB2 with that labor before 6 months of PERM certification. The PERM certified on April 2009 )
2. Or he need to do a fresh PERM with EB3 as a backup till the AAO verdict ? (takes 22 months)
My question:
1. Do he can apply with the same labor for EB3 ?. What is the chance with two I-140 with same labor ?
( He filed I-140 for EB2 with that labor before 6 months of PERM certification. The PERM certified on April 2009 )
2. Or he need to do a fresh PERM with EB3 as a backup till the AAO verdict ? (takes 22 months)
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house Made a little side stop to Billy the Kid#39;s grave.
gcpool
03-14 10:43 AM
When ever I call the customer service they say they are unable to get more information. So I was wondering who can be contacted to get the accurate information about our case.
tattoo Billy the Kid#39;s grave.
waitnwatch
07-18 04:56 PM
In the right hand column on the homepage the threads used to be listed in chronological order with the one containing the last post on top.
Now it has changed so that I get the threads listed randomly.
Tech gurus - is there a way to fix this so that I can see the latest post on top like I used to previously.
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!
Now it has changed so that I get the threads listed randomly.
Tech gurus - is there a way to fix this so that I can see the latest post on top like I used to previously.
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!
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pictures Posing in front of Billy the Kid#39;s grave site in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico.
hydbadi
06-26 05:06 AM
Hello!
I was laid off from Company A on H-1B in May 09. My EB2, India, I-140 was approved in Mar 09. Since PD is not current, I-485 has not been filed yet. Here are my questions:
Can I retain my PD if Company A withdraws(worst case) my I-140 petition?
If I find employment with Company B, can I still file my I-485 using Company A's I-140 petition assuming Company A provides me with an Employment Letter for future employment?
If previous step is feasible and I-485 is approved within 180days of filing, will it pose any issues if I have to invoke AC21? (since I will be working for Company B when I file I-485 with Company A) I ask this because I have 2 yrs and 4months on my H-1B off the 6yr limit and I am afraid I might run out of H-1B time before I file I-485.
Thanks!
I was laid off from Company A on H-1B in May 09. My EB2, India, I-140 was approved in Mar 09. Since PD is not current, I-485 has not been filed yet. Here are my questions:
Can I retain my PD if Company A withdraws(worst case) my I-140 petition?
If I find employment with Company B, can I still file my I-485 using Company A's I-140 petition assuming Company A provides me with an Employment Letter for future employment?
If previous step is feasible and I-485 is approved within 180days of filing, will it pose any issues if I have to invoke AC21? (since I will be working for Company B when I file I-485 with Company A) I ask this because I have 2 yrs and 4months on my H-1B off the 6yr limit and I am afraid I might run out of H-1B time before I file I-485.
Thanks!
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siva008
03-28 08:16 PM
Hi
my GC job title is programmer analyst(15-1021.00), and curently working as a Sr.Programmer analyst using EAD with different company.
Now they are promoting me as a Applications Project Lead, most of my job dutie are same as programmer plus some additional role.
I dont know whether I can accept this promoton or not, I sent a mail to lawyer, mean while if any one of you have similar experience please advice
Thanks
my GC job title is programmer analyst(15-1021.00), and curently working as a Sr.Programmer analyst using EAD with different company.
Now they are promoting me as a Applications Project Lead, most of my job dutie are same as programmer plus some additional role.
I dont know whether I can accept this promoton or not, I sent a mail to lawyer, mean while if any one of you have similar experience please advice
Thanks
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americandream
07-26 11:03 PM
My PERM was filed on July 18, 2007. PERM got approved on July 26, 2007.
I-140/I-485 concurrent will be filed in first week of august 2007.
Which fee will be applied in this case ? New August filing fee or same July filing fee?
USCIS FAQ are confusing for this scenerio. I am sure lot of people are in the same boat. Kindly let me know what is the right filing fee for this scenerio.
I-140/I-485 concurrent will be filed in first week of august 2007.
Which fee will be applied in this case ? New August filing fee or same July filing fee?
USCIS FAQ are confusing for this scenerio. I am sure lot of people are in the same boat. Kindly let me know what is the right filing fee for this scenerio.
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MatsP
March 23rd, 2010, 03:22 PM
I'd suggest contacting Adobe. Surely if you have a product that supports the file-format, and an upgrade of the firmware changes that, it's part of Adobe's support package to allow an upgrade of the Raw File support.
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hairstyles Billy the Kid#39;s grave.
MTsoul
03-21 06:00 PM
Man that looks really cool. I wanna do something like this now.
flameran
04-22 02:35 PM
Hi,
I am a F1 PhD student The company we've been cooperating with gave me an internship offer for this summer working as an independent contractor under CPT for three months.
The univeristy international offer and the career office are both OK with this but I saw some opposite opinion online. Could someone give me a clear answer: is this legal F1 student under CPT working as independent contractor?
Thanks in advance.
I am a F1 PhD student The company we've been cooperating with gave me an internship offer for this summer working as an independent contractor under CPT for three months.
The univeristy international offer and the career office are both OK with this but I saw some opposite opinion online. Could someone give me a clear answer: is this legal F1 student under CPT working as independent contractor?
Thanks in advance.
Zee
07-01 12:49 PM
SKIL Act House Companion Bill, H.R. 5744, Introduced in the House
Source: http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html
For the SKIL legislation, please read the following materials until the House bill is made available:
* CompeteAmerica Report
* Senate Version of SKIL Bill
Source: http://www.immigration-law.com/Canada.html
For the SKIL legislation, please read the following materials until the House bill is made available:
* CompeteAmerica Report
* Senate Version of SKIL Bill
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