Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
NumbersUSA's Position:
No PositionThe bill would allocate appropriations and determine federal spending priorities for the remainder of the 2009 Fiscal Year.
News
Our Endorsement of Gingrey's 'CHAIN MIGRATION ELIMINATION BILL'
Our nation's immigration laws and policies need a dozen major changes. But the elimination of Chain Migration categories is the single most important one. H.R. 878 does just that. My letter of endorsement to Rep. Gingrey reflects the importance.
Surge in Asylum Seeking Mexicans Taxing Already Overworked Immigration System
Federal immigration officials are reporting a surge in the number of Mexicans crossing the border to seek asylum in the U.S., an increase analysts say is due to the drug violence and criminal activity that claimed a record 5,300 lives in Mexico last year.
Indiana Senate Committee Approves Immigration Crackdown
An Indiana Senate committee approved a bill that would punish employers who repeatedly hire undocumented workers. The bill now moves to the Senate floor for a full vote.
Louisiana & Arkansas Reps Cosponsor Chain Migration Act
Louisiana Rep. Rodney Alexander and Arkansas Rep. John Boozman were among the 19 original cosigners when Rep. Phil Gingrey introduced H.R. 878 (Nuclear Family Priority Act) earlier this month.
Texas Reps Cosponsor Chain Migration Act
Texas Representatives Louie Gohmert and Kenny Marchant were among the 19 original cosigners when Rep. Phil Gingrey introduced H.R. 878 (Nuclear Family Priority Act) earlier this month.
Virginia County Turning in More Illegal Aliens with 287(g) Program
Loudoun County in Northern Virginia has seen a large increase in its numbers of suspected illegal aliens turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement since becoming a part of the 287(g) program last summer. The county's sheriff's office transferred 135 cases to ICE in 2008 compared to 83 in 2006 - an increase of 63 percent.
Rahm's immigration turnabout
Emanuel is removing roadblocks that stand in the way of some of the legislative agenda benefiting immigrants, ethnic minorities and their advocates. ... Emanuel, a shrewd political mind who also epitomizes the rough and tumble politics of his hometown of Chicago, seems to be firing up the bulldozer on immigration-related issues he once resisted.http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0209/18905.html
By Gebe Martinez -- Politico.com
Rancher cleared in rights case
A federal jury in Tucson ruled Tuesday that an Arizona rancher did not violate the civil rights of 16 Mexican nationals he stopped after they sneaked illegally into the United States, but awarded $78,000 in actual and punitive damages on claims of assault and the infliction of emotional distress.http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/18/rancher-cleared-in-rights-case/
By Jerry Seper -- Washington Times
Immigration reform advocates push forward in tough economy
Backers of sweeping immigration policy changes, bolstered by the growing importance of the Hispanic voting bloc, are urging lawmakers to tackle the touchy subject this year despite rising unemployment levels among legal residents. http://thehill.com/business--lobby/immigration-reform-advocates-push-forward-in-tough-economy-2009-02-17.html
