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Biggest Brain Drain From UK In 50 Years

Biggest brain drain from UK in 50 years By Robert Winnett Deputy Political Editor The Telegraph Last Updated: 4:06am GMT 21/02/2008 Britain is experiencing the worst “brain drain” of any country as highly qualified professionals settle abroad, an authoritative international … Continue reading

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Gov’t Denies Back Flip On Island Excision

Govt denies backflip on island excision By David Crawshaw AAP 21 February 2008 – 4:27PM The Rudd government has denied claims it has reneged on a pledge to return thousands of offshore islands to Australia's migration zone. The Howard government … Continue reading

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The "Made In Italy" Label: Read The Fine Print

The 'Made in Italy' label: Read the fine print Its a crazy competition. In fact, you cant compete, said Andrea Calistri, decrying the use of cheaper Chinese labor in Italian manufacturing. His family business has been making handbags for top … Continue reading

Posted in European, News

"I Should Not Play God": Evans

I should not play God: Evans Mark Metherell The Sydney Morning Herald February 20, 2008 THE Immigration Minister, Chris Evans, is rethinking his godlike sway over the fate of would-be immigrants whose appeals pour into his office at the rate … Continue reading

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Queen’s Place In Canada Will Go To Court

Queen's place in Canada will go to court Joseph Brean Canwest News Service Published: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 TORONTO — The Queen's place in Canada is going to trial, now that the federal government has failed to stop a Charter … Continue reading

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Man Admits Arranging Fraudulent Marriages

Man admits arranging fraudulent marriages Le Guo Wu, 31, of Philadelphia pleaded guilty to recruiting Minnesotans to marry Chinese nationals. Investigators broke the case by monitoring his cell phone and e-mail. By DAN BROWNING Star Tribune.com Minneapolis-St. Paul Last update: … Continue reading

Posted in American, News

Most States Give Green Light To Tamper-Proof ID’s

Most states give green light to tamper-proof IDs By Mimi Hall USA TODAY February 20, 2008 WASHINGTON Forty-four states are moving ahead to comply with a law requiring more secure driver's licenses, according to the Department of Homeland Security despite … Continue reading

Posted in American, News

Tending The American Melting Pot

Tending the American Melting Pot U.S. Promotes Assimilation Through Teaching of Political Values and English By Karin Brulliard Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, February 20, 2008; Page B03 When discussing lofty concepts such as “rule of law,” it helps to … Continue reading

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Guard Member Sentenced

Guard member sentenced By CHRIS VAUGHN Star-Telegram Staff Writer Posted on Wed, Feb. 20, 2008 A federal judge in the Rio Grande Valley sentenced a Texas National Guard soldier from Fort Worth to 38 months in prison Tuesday for his … Continue reading

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Courts Unable To Keep Up With Border Arrests

Courts unable to keep up with border arrests Sean Holstege The Arizona Republic Feb. 20, 2008 12:00 AM The government has started cracking down on illegal border crossers in the Tucson Sector. But limited resources in Arizona's federal-court system are … Continue reading

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Tougher Rules For Migrants On Citizenship

Tougher rules for migrants on citizenship By Jimmy Burns Financial Times Published: February 20 2008 15:01 | Last updated: February 20 2008 15:01 Foreign nationals seeking British citzenship will have to prove they can speak English, have paid taxes and … Continue reading

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Immigrants Face Levy Over Children and the Elderly

Immigrants face levy over children and the elderly Richard Ford, Home Correspondent From The Times February 20, 2008 Immigrants with children and elderly relatives may have to pay a special levy to help to fund public services, under proposals to … Continue reading

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Hatch, Bennett: No Federal Immigration Changes In Sight

Hatch, Bennett: No Federal Immigration Changes in Sight Last Edited: Tuesday, 19 Feb 2008, 1:12 PM MST Created: Tuesday, 19 Feb 2008, 1:12 PM MST Local News on MyFOXUtah.com SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's U.S. senators told the Legislature on … Continue reading

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Specter Decries Cost To Hold Deportable Alien Criminals

Specter decries cost to hold deportable alien criminals He spoke at the Chester County Prison. He wants an efficient plan to send them back to their home countries. By Michael Matza and Kathleen Brady Shea Inquirer Staff Writers Posted on … Continue reading

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Minister Highlights Public Disquiet Over Migrants’ Access To Services

Minister highlights public disquiet over migrants' access to services Labour needs to engage in debate on immigration Trust broken in fairness of health allocation Patrick Wintour, political editor The Guardian, Tuesday February 19 2008 Labour must encourage debate on immigration … Continue reading

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More Than 100 Foreign Criminals And Illegals ‘Bounced Back’ To Britain After Deportation

More than 100 foreign criminals and illegals 'bounced back' to Britain after deportation Daily Mail Last updated at 15:48pm on 19th February 2008 The Government today admitted foreign criminals and illegal immigrants are being refused entry by the country they … Continue reading

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Demands For Investigation Into Tanker Full Of Illegal Immigrants

Demands for investigation into tanker full of illegal immigrants Local London February 19, 2008 In the wake of the discovery of illegal immigrants in a German-owned tanker, Tories have demanded a full investigation and a Parliamentary debate. Eight immigrants were … Continue reading

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Gov’t Scuttles Refugee Swap With U.S.

Govt scuttles refugee swap with US The Age February 19, 2008 – 7:50PM The Howard government's deal to swap refugees with the United States has fallen apart, and Labor has no plans to resurrect it. Immigration Minister Chris Evans all … Continue reading

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Visa Overhaul Runs Into Stumbling Block

Visa overhaul runs into stumbling block AAP February 19, 2008 – 5:09PM The Rudd government has hit a stumbling block in its plan to abolish temporary protection visas (TPVs) for asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Chris Evans said the government would … Continue reading

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Cornelia Rau Accepts Compensation Offer

Cornelia Rau accepts compensation offer By David Crawshaw Article from: AAP February 19, 2008 10:16am CORNELIA Rau, the German-born woman wrongly held in detention for 10 months, has accepted a compensation offer from the Federal Government. Immigration Minister Chris Evans … Continue reading

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