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House GOP Makes Border Security Its Priority

House GOP Makes Border Security Its Priority Plans for a hearing next week indicate that work on a larger immigration overhaul will have to wait until after midterm elections in November. By Nicole Gaouette, Times Staff Writer September 8, 2006 … Continue reading

22 Charged In Probe Of Sham Marriages

22 Charged In Probe Of Sham Marriages Citizenship the Goal, Authorities Allege By Jerry Markon and Jamie Stockwell Washington Post Staff Writers Friday, September 8, 2006; Page B01 The clerk at the Arlington County courthouse was growing suspicious. People who … Continue reading

Postpone Integration Law, Councils Tell Verdonk (The Netherlands)

Postpone integration law, councils tell Verdonk 8 September 2006 Expatica News AMSTERDAM It is impossible to introduce the new integration law by 1 January next year as Immigration and Integration Minister Rita Verdonk wants, the association of local authorities (VNG) … Continue reading

Foreign Pupil Numbers Rise Eight Times In 10 Years (Spain)

Foreign pupil numbers rise eight times in 10 years Expatica News 8 September 2006 MADRID The number of foreign pupils has gone up eight times in the past decade, the education ministry said on Friday. They now represent 8.4 percent … Continue reading

‘Public Service’ To Blame For Immigration Failures (Australia)

Last Update: Friday, September 8, 2006. 10:40am (AEST) 'Public service' to blame for immigration failures Australian Broadcasting Corporation The head of the Prime Minister's Department says he believes recent high-profile failures on the immigration system were the result of breakdowns … Continue reading

Germany Startled To Find It’s A Terror Target

Germany Startled to Find It's Terror Target Many thought the nation's opposition to the Iraq war protected it from militant attacks. But a failed plot to bomb two trains altered that. Los Angeles Times By Jeffrey Fleishman, Times Staff Writer … Continue reading

Japan’s Wrenching Choices

Japan's Wrenching Choices By George F. Will The Washington Post Thursday, September 7, 2006; Page A27 TOKYO — Longevity is a blessing, but the Japanese live inconveniently long lives. Inconvenient, that is, for those who administer Japan's welfare state. Welfare … Continue reading

Guest Worker Scheme Harmful: Think Tank (Australia)

Guest worker scheme harmful: thinktank September 7, 2006 – 1:04AM The Age (Melbourne) A Pacific guest worker scheme would take away the few employment opportunities available to Australia's long-term unemployed, a conservative thinktank says. The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) … Continue reading

On Border, A Daily Game of Cat and Mouse

On border, a daily game of cat and mouse Posted 9/6/2006 8:32 PM ET By William M. Welch, USA TODAY TECATE, Calif. In the soft light of dawn, Nick Coates crouches behind dry scrub at the mouth of Canyon 56 … Continue reading

71%: Immigration Is A Threat To The U.S.

71%: Immigration is a threat to U.S. By Allison M. Heinrichs Pittsburgh TRIBUNE-REVIEW Wednesday, September 6, 2006 Thirty years ago, Michelle Newman served drinks to celebrities and politicians jetting across the country in private planes. These days, Newman, 62, of … Continue reading

House Urges Congress To Exclude Noncitizens From Count

House urges Congress to exclude noncitizens from count Associated Press Published September 6, 2006, 5:24 PM CDT LANSING, Mich. — The state House on Wednesday called for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would count only legal citizens when … Continue reading

Migrants Threaten Social Fabric, Says CBI Chief

Migrants threaten social fabric, says CBI chief Government should be wary of 'open door' policy Assess impact before next influx, warns Lambert Larry Elliott , economics editor Wednesday September 6, 2006 The Guardian The head of Britain's leading employers' organisation … Continue reading

New Immigration Bill Drafting Approved (Ireland)

06/09/2006 – 5:37:42 PM The Irish Examiner New immigration bill drafting approved The Minister for Justice Michael McDowell announced that the Government has today approved the drafting of the proposed Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill. The bill will set out, … Continue reading

Bosses Face Jail For Hiring Illegals (Australia)

Bosses face jail for hiring illegals September 6, 2006 – 12:59PM The Age (Melbourne) Bosses who knowingly employ illegal workers will face jail terms under new laws set to be passed by federal parliament. The Senate approved changes to migration … Continue reading

Field Affair Encourages Migrant Shakeup (New Zealand)

Field affair encourages migrant shakeup New Zealand Herald Wednesday September 6, 2006 By Ruth Berry The Government appears likely to slash the number of immigration applications the Associate Immigration Minister will be able to review, after concern it may be … Continue reading

Race And The American Perspective: An Introduction (Sam Francis)

Sam Francis Archive Email a Friend… Printer Friendly Version… VDARE September 05, 2006 Race And The American Prospect: An Introduction By Sam Francis [Vdare.com Note: The late Sam Francis was editing this collection before his untimely death. His views on … Continue reading

Boycott Over Illegals: Dump Miller Beer

Boycott over illegals: Dump Miller Beer Groups say American brewery giant supports unlawful immigrants, amnesty ——————————————————————————– Posted: September 5, 2006 1:00 a.m. Eastern 2006 WorldNetDaily.com American patriots first dumped tea over taxes; now it could be beer over lax immigration … Continue reading

Immigration ‘Compromise’ Bill Unlikely To Pass House

Immigration 'Compromise' Bill Unlikely to Pass House By Kevin Mooney Cybercast News Service CNSNews.com Staff Writer September 05, 2006 (CNSNews.com) – A proposed House-Senate compromise on immigration reform – which would couple an “enforcement first” approach with a delayed guest … Continue reading

Hispanics In Texas: Latino Numbers Level Off In Legislature

Sept. 5, 2006, 7:56AM HISPANICS IN TEXAS Latino numbers level off in Legislature 20 percent mark was reached in 1997, and experts don't see a change in the near future By PEGGY FIKAC Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau AUSTIN … Continue reading

Under Pressure, But Caution Best On Visas (Australia)

Under pressure, but caution best on visas Bob Birrell Sydney Morning Herald September 5, 2006 THE magnitude of growth in demand for skilled workers has caught the Australian Government and employers short. Construction industry jobs surged by 31 per cent … Continue reading