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Archive for September 18, 2008

USCIS ACTING DIRECTOR REFLECTS ON “CITIZENSHIP DAY”

According to a Blog entry that appeared in the USCIS Leadership Journal written by USCIS Acting Director Jonathan Scharfen:  “Throughout our rich history, immigrants have come to the United States seeking liberty and a better life. Many decided to become citizens and have played key roles in the success of our Nation.”

SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INTRODUCES “THE DOBBSY” AWARD NAMED AFTER CNN ANCHOR LOU DOBBS

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking nominations for the newly-introduced “Dobbsy Award”, according to their site:  “Some exaggerations and falsehoods are so outrageous that they deserve special recognition. We’ve created The Dobbsy Award for “mainstream” figures who make false or misleading statements that denigrate or defame an entire group of people.”

This organization is relentless in pointing out alleged falsehoods by Lou Dobbs’ show on CNN.  SPLC’s site is definitely worth a look, wherever you may stand on the immigration issue.

MCCAIN AND IMMIGRATION

A good debate question for Senator McCain would be whether he supports comprehensive immigration reform that allows a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented - meaning a single bill, along the lines of an improved McCain- Kennedy Bill that failed to pass the Senate last year.  Governor Palin should be asked the same question as there is a chance that she will be President over the next four years goven McCain’s age.

McCain has been wavering on the issue as an article on Politico.com points out.  Senator Obama’s position from most accounts is that he supports CIR and would clearly state that fact if pressed on the issue in a debate or other forum.   

2010 GREEN CARD LOTTERY

According to the Department of State:  “The DV-2010 Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2008, and ends at Noon EST on December 1, 2008.  Information and instructions for the DV-2009 lottery will appear here, as soon as available.”

I will post an entry when the 2010 instructions become available.  

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