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05-25 08:10 PM
Making History, Reluctantly (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/24/AR2007052402069.html) In a Hill Anomaly, Pelosi Shepherds Iraq Bill She Opposes, By Jonathan Weisman (http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/email/jonathan+weisman/) Washington Post Staff Writer, Friday, May 25, 2007
In public, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had done nothing to suppress her frustration as she assented to funding the Iraq war without a deadline to end it. But behind closed doors Wednesday night, she was all business.
With its members gathered in her office, she told the House's "Progressive Caucus" that she would vote against the war funding bill, but that she also had no choice but to facilitate its passage. Funds were running out for the troops, and she had promised to protect them. The Memorial Day break loomed, and without the money President Bush would have a week to hammer her party for taking a vacation while the Pentagon scrambled to keep its soldiers fed.
Was she agonized over the situation? Sure, said Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.), who attended the meeting. But "we all feel that way," he added. "I feel that way, too. Are we going to just walk away now, or are we going to continue this process, to keep the pressure on?"
Yesterday's vote to fund the war through September was a historical rarity: the passage of a bill opposed by the speaker of the House and a majority of the speaker's party.
Two years ago to the day, then-Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) violated the "Hastert rule" -- that only bills supported by a majority of the majority can come up -- by bringing up legislation to allow federal funding for stem cell research. The majority of the Republican majority opposed the law. He voted against it, but he knew it would never become law over President Bush's signature.
Over his objections and the opposition of most Republicans, Hastert did allow passage of campaign finance reform in 2002, but only because a petition drive was about to force the bill to the floor. The North American Free Trade Agreement passed in 1993, over the objections of most Democrats, who were then in the majority. But NAFTA did have the support of then-Speaker Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), as well as the Democratic president, Bill Clinton.
In contrast, the Iraq funding bill was not only opposed by the majority of House Democrats, it was also ardently opposed by the speaker and even the lawmaker who drafted it, Appropriations Committee Chairman David R. Obey (D-Wis.). And it is destined to become law.
"We don't relish bringing a package to the floor that we're not going to vote for," Obey conceded before last night's vote.
Pelosi's agonized decision put her in the company of Foley, who in 1991 brought to the floor the resolution authorizing the Persian Gulf War and then voted against it, and Thomas Brackett Reed, a speaker in the 1890s who voted against the annexation of Hawaii, and then against the Spanish-American War, but allowed both to go forward.
"To have the chairman and the speaker vote against a bill like this, I've never heard of it," Hastert said.
But while protesters outside the Capitol condemned what they saw as a capitulation, Democrats inside were remarkably understanding of their speaker's contortions.
Party leaders jury-rigged the votes yesterday to give all Democrats something to brag about. A parliamentary vote to bring the Iraq funding legislation to the floor included language demanding a showdown vote in September over further funding. A second vote allowed Democrats to vote in favor of funds for Gulf Coast hurricane recovery, agricultural drought relief and children's health insurance. Finally, the House got around to funding the war.
Republicans cried foul over what they saw as an abuse of the legislative system, but Democrats saw brilliance in the legerdemain. And with such contortions came more appreciation for the efforts Pelosi was making to fund the war in a fashion most palatable to angry Democrats.
"It was the responsible thing to do, and she's a responsible speaker," said Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), who is personally close to Pelosi. "You can't just walk away."
In public, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had done nothing to suppress her frustration as she assented to funding the Iraq war without a deadline to end it. But behind closed doors Wednesday night, she was all business.
With its members gathered in her office, she told the House's "Progressive Caucus" that she would vote against the war funding bill, but that she also had no choice but to facilitate its passage. Funds were running out for the troops, and she had promised to protect them. The Memorial Day break loomed, and without the money President Bush would have a week to hammer her party for taking a vacation while the Pentagon scrambled to keep its soldiers fed.
Was she agonized over the situation? Sure, said Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.), who attended the meeting. But "we all feel that way," he added. "I feel that way, too. Are we going to just walk away now, or are we going to continue this process, to keep the pressure on?"
Yesterday's vote to fund the war through September was a historical rarity: the passage of a bill opposed by the speaker of the House and a majority of the speaker's party.
Two years ago to the day, then-Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) violated the "Hastert rule" -- that only bills supported by a majority of the majority can come up -- by bringing up legislation to allow federal funding for stem cell research. The majority of the Republican majority opposed the law. He voted against it, but he knew it would never become law over President Bush's signature.
Over his objections and the opposition of most Republicans, Hastert did allow passage of campaign finance reform in 2002, but only because a petition drive was about to force the bill to the floor. The North American Free Trade Agreement passed in 1993, over the objections of most Democrats, who were then in the majority. But NAFTA did have the support of then-Speaker Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), as well as the Democratic president, Bill Clinton.
In contrast, the Iraq funding bill was not only opposed by the majority of House Democrats, it was also ardently opposed by the speaker and even the lawmaker who drafted it, Appropriations Committee Chairman David R. Obey (D-Wis.). And it is destined to become law.
"We don't relish bringing a package to the floor that we're not going to vote for," Obey conceded before last night's vote.
Pelosi's agonized decision put her in the company of Foley, who in 1991 brought to the floor the resolution authorizing the Persian Gulf War and then voted against it, and Thomas Brackett Reed, a speaker in the 1890s who voted against the annexation of Hawaii, and then against the Spanish-American War, but allowed both to go forward.
"To have the chairman and the speaker vote against a bill like this, I've never heard of it," Hastert said.
But while protesters outside the Capitol condemned what they saw as a capitulation, Democrats inside were remarkably understanding of their speaker's contortions.
Party leaders jury-rigged the votes yesterday to give all Democrats something to brag about. A parliamentary vote to bring the Iraq funding legislation to the floor included language demanding a showdown vote in September over further funding. A second vote allowed Democrats to vote in favor of funds for Gulf Coast hurricane recovery, agricultural drought relief and children's health insurance. Finally, the House got around to funding the war.
Republicans cried foul over what they saw as an abuse of the legislative system, but Democrats saw brilliance in the legerdemain. And with such contortions came more appreciation for the efforts Pelosi was making to fund the war in a fashion most palatable to angry Democrats.
"It was the responsible thing to do, and she's a responsible speaker," said Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), who is personally close to Pelosi. "You can't just walk away."
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08-16 11:18 PM
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Picasa
07-14 08:52 PM
I went to local USCIS office to expedite my EAD. I got an email from USCIS
...... Upon receipt of your request for expeditious handling, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please fax a letter from your employer to the following number XXX-XXX-XXXX. Please include this notice with your fax......
Do I have to send employment verification letter or something else?
Background:
Company A sponsored my GC (I was on H1B with them). Last year I joined Company B on EAD. But my previous employer told me that they will not revoke my I-140. So why USCIS is asking for letter from Employer.
...... Upon receipt of your request for expeditious handling, your case was reviewed and a determination was made that we need additional information to make a decision regarding your request. Please fax a letter from your employer to the following number XXX-XXX-XXXX. Please include this notice with your fax......
Do I have to send employment verification letter or something else?
Background:
Company A sponsored my GC (I was on H1B with them). Last year I joined Company B on EAD. But my previous employer told me that they will not revoke my I-140. So why USCIS is asking for letter from Employer.
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08-23 09:44 AM
Will there be any chance to revoke or cancel approved i140 if we file 2nd i140 with same employer . My employer is willing to give approved labor which is better (EB2 ,PD-2003) than my labor (EB3, PD-2003) . But right now i am on 6th year . I got a 3 years H1B extension recently. If my first i140 canceled (??) how about my H1B . is it still valid?
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Coolgulti
04-25 11:38 PM
My H1b got Approved and starts from OCT 1st and OPT Extension Expires in July 1st week.
I am travelling to India for 2 weeks in next month.
Do I need to go for Stamping? or my Current student status is valid :confused:
Thanks in Advance
I am travelling to India for 2 weeks in next month.
Do I need to go for Stamping? or my Current student status is valid :confused:
Thanks in Advance
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08-23 01:53 PM
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mrajatish
11-09 10:32 PM
No one joined the call - I will reschedule for next Sunday. Folks, please let me know if you want the call at a different time.
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02-04 02:58 PM
Hello,
I run an IT business from here in Canada and make about US$ 80K/Year. I am now thinking to move to USA and was wondering how I could use my company to benefit and help me with that.
Is it better to move the company to US or is it better to open a subsidiary in USA? Also what are the minimum requirements to be successful in the immigration visa? Do I need to declare a minimum amount to the Canadian government etc.., that will be a proof for my company etc..?
I run the company myself with my common-law-partner. We do everything, including sending bills, invoices etc..
Thank you for any advice.
I run an IT business from here in Canada and make about US$ 80K/Year. I am now thinking to move to USA and was wondering how I could use my company to benefit and help me with that.
Is it better to move the company to US or is it better to open a subsidiary in USA? Also what are the minimum requirements to be successful in the immigration visa? Do I need to declare a minimum amount to the Canadian government etc.., that will be a proof for my company etc..?
I run the company myself with my common-law-partner. We do everything, including sending bills, invoices etc..
Thank you for any advice.
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rajpath
01-10 03:08 AM
Hi All,
My H1B(8+ year) is expiring, and my company is willing to file H1B with Engg manager role. My previous H1B or extension was files for software engineer. My GC(EB2) is filed as Software engineer, with PD as Jan 2006.
Questions
1) Now is it ok to file H1B with new title? What if H1B gets rejected?
2) How does this title change affect GC? Can the GC be cancelled because the title has changed or H1B gets rejected? The engg manager role is similar to software engneer role, except people responsiblities.
3) If the H1B gets accepted, then is there still a danger to GC? Do they verify GC papers before approving H1B?
Thank you, Raja
My H1B(8+ year) is expiring, and my company is willing to file H1B with Engg manager role. My previous H1B or extension was files for software engineer. My GC(EB2) is filed as Software engineer, with PD as Jan 2006.
Questions
1) Now is it ok to file H1B with new title? What if H1B gets rejected?
2) How does this title change affect GC? Can the GC be cancelled because the title has changed or H1B gets rejected? The engg manager role is similar to software engneer role, except people responsiblities.
3) If the H1B gets accepted, then is there still a danger to GC? Do they verify GC papers before approving H1B?
Thank you, Raja
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11-05 04:53 PM
thx for the reply s416504.
attorneys, anything from you on this please?
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seekerofpeace
09-17 09:20 AM
Guys,
I am thinking of sending those letters again....what better things to do in life awaiting GCs....at least it will help USPS get some revenues.
I know many in the forum have sent letters. Can anyone send a consolidated list of addresses for
No drama Obama, all drama Biden, Napolitano, TSC headquarters or the links to them
Thanks in advance,
SoP
I am thinking of sending those letters again....what better things to do in life awaiting GCs....at least it will help USPS get some revenues.
I know many in the forum have sent letters. Can anyone send a consolidated list of addresses for
No drama Obama, all drama Biden, Napolitano, TSC headquarters or the links to them
Thanks in advance,
SoP
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05-26 12:38 PM
My I-94 and L1A visa expired on October of 2008. I received my I-797A notice of action and my extended I-94, which is valid until June of 2010. My HR manager said I should be ok as long as I don't leave the USA.
I need to travel outside of the United States for one week. Will I be able to re-enter the USA if I show the approved Petition I-129 with the new I-94 and the expired visa?
Or will I need to go to the consulate to get a new visa stamp extended to June 2010 to re-enter the USA?
I will appreciate your help.
I need to travel outside of the United States for one week. Will I be able to re-enter the USA if I show the approved Petition I-129 with the new I-94 and the expired visa?
Or will I need to go to the consulate to get a new visa stamp extended to June 2010 to re-enter the USA?
I will appreciate your help.
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jyo999
07-25 08:56 PM
I filed 485 on July 2nd with an EAD with receive notice date of march 2007. it is not approved yet. Will I get an EAD even before the I140 is approved or should the I140 be approved for the EAD to be issued.
Thanks
Thanks
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sks_2002
05-10 08:11 PM
Hi,
Can someone please recommend some good immigration lawyers in the Boston areas?
Thank you very much for the help
Hello Everybody,
Can someone please point me to a list of good immigration lawyers in the Boston area for the AC21?
Thanks for the help
Hello Everybody,
Can someone please send me a list of good immigration lawyers in the Boston area for AC21
Thank you very much
Can someone please recommend some good immigration lawyers in the Boston areas?
Thank you very much for the help
Hello Everybody,
Can someone please point me to a list of good immigration lawyers in the Boston area for the AC21?
Thanks for the help
Hello Everybody,
Can someone please send me a list of good immigration lawyers in the Boston area for AC21
Thank you very much
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From Public Policy Polling: Our poll of the Texas Governor's race this week is another data point indicating possible backlash for Republican candidates this fall in the wake of the Arizona immigration law. When we polled the race in Februrary Rick Perry led Bill White by 6 points. The race is tied now, and the movement since the previous poll has come completely with Hispanic voters. With white voters Perry led 54-35 then and leads 55-35 now. With black voters White led 81-12 then and leads 70-7 now. But with Hispanics Perry has gone from leading 53-41 in February to...
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Years of congressional inaction and paralysis on immigration reform have created an untenable situation that, depending on which �side of the fence� one sits on the Arizona immigration law debate, has either forced the Arizona legislature to take necessary action or permitted overzealous lawmakers to trump federal authority. And while a constitutional challenge of the law will most likely result in its demise, the immigration debate will not abate until such time that a bi-partisan comprehensive immigration reform bill is passed by Congress. In the interim, one can only conjecture what effect the Arizona law will have on legal immigrants...
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papu
02-17 10:51 AM
I have the following situation.
I got married in June 2009 and my wife had a Business visa and she had travelled once. After our marriage, she travelled on her Business visa again in July for three months till October end 2009.
I have a H1 valid till June mid 2010 and when I tried to process her H4, many people said that, since the duration left in my visa is very less, chances of rejection are higher.
On her Visa, it is written as B1 / B2.
So it would be helpful for me to know, if she can travel on her business visa as a visitor [her visa has B1 / B2]. If she has to travel, does she need a letter from her company or do I have to provide the documents whereby I show that, I can take care of her in US.
If there is any other way, please let me know.
Regards
Jay
I got married in June 2009 and my wife had a Business visa and she had travelled once. After our marriage, she travelled on her Business visa again in July for three months till October end 2009.
I have a H1 valid till June mid 2010 and when I tried to process her H4, many people said that, since the duration left in my visa is very less, chances of rejection are higher.
On her Visa, it is written as B1 / B2.
So it would be helpful for me to know, if she can travel on her business visa as a visitor [her visa has B1 / B2]. If she has to travel, does she need a letter from her company or do I have to provide the documents whereby I show that, I can take care of her in US.
If there is any other way, please let me know.
Regards
Jay
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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