Macaca
12-07 10:30 AM
Holding the Hungry Hostage (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/opinion/07fri2.html) NY Editorial, December 7, 2007
It is a travesty that the fates of some 35 million Americans who need food aid are tied to the farm bill, which comes up every five years. The House passed an inadequate version last summer, and the Senate has failed to advance its own. It is time to ask why feeding the hungry must include a trough for multibillion-dollar agribusiness.
As it has pressed to keep its subsidies, about $26 billion in the current bill, agribusiness has contributed $415 million to federal political campaigns since 1990, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The hungry don’t have much of a lobby. But those who cannot consistently put food on the table need the help promised in the bill, including more than $4 billion in improvements in the food stamp program and for emergency assistance. If the aid remains in the farm bill, and if it remains in a logjam, aid would continue at current, inadequate levels.
Food stamps regularly help 26 million people get something to eat. But the previous farm bill did not peg benefits to inflation, so as food prices have skyrocketed, families who were just barely getting by are now in a much worse place. Some 800,000 food stamp recipients — disproportionately elderly or disabled — are being told to make due on a minimum benefit of $10 per month. That amount has remained unchanged in 30 years.
As The Times recently reported, food banks and soup kitchens across the nation are being depleted by demand so overwhelming that the needy are being turned away, or given help so minimal, it is hardly worth the energy expended to get it.
Washington needs to do better. The Senate could start by rallying around the sensible legislation sponsored by Senators Frank Lautenberg, Democrat of New Jersey, and Richard Lugar, Republican of Indiana. It would replace crop supports with an insurance program to cover actual losses, and put the savings, potentially billions of dollars, to better use, including for food aid.
Or the Congress could make a bold statement and begin to restructure funding. It could get money to food banks faster if it came out of any bill but the farm bill.
The Bush administration has correctly opposed the excesses of the farm subsidies program, but it could do more. It could finance additional and immediate food assistance by dipping deeper into money culled from customs receipts to support farm and nutrition programs.
Since their beginnings, hunger relief and nutrition programs have been inextricably tied to helping farmers. That may have made sense once. But as recent maneuvers on the farm bill have shown, it no longer works.
Republicans — by far the biggest beneficiaries of agribusiness largess — are using the advantage of being a bare minority to try to attach a flurry of amendments on immigration, taxes and any other issue but the desperate one at hand. Farm state senators look the other way so a bill, warts and all, can get done.
They need to put America’s hungry first.
Senators Reach Tentative Farm Deal (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/06/AR2007120602408.html) By MARY CLARE JALONICK | Associated Press, December 6, 2007
Senate ends farm bill impasse, may pass in days (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/06/AR2007120602662.html) By Charles Abbott | Reuters, December 6, 2007
It is a travesty that the fates of some 35 million Americans who need food aid are tied to the farm bill, which comes up every five years. The House passed an inadequate version last summer, and the Senate has failed to advance its own. It is time to ask why feeding the hungry must include a trough for multibillion-dollar agribusiness.
As it has pressed to keep its subsidies, about $26 billion in the current bill, agribusiness has contributed $415 million to federal political campaigns since 1990, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. The hungry don’t have much of a lobby. But those who cannot consistently put food on the table need the help promised in the bill, including more than $4 billion in improvements in the food stamp program and for emergency assistance. If the aid remains in the farm bill, and if it remains in a logjam, aid would continue at current, inadequate levels.
Food stamps regularly help 26 million people get something to eat. But the previous farm bill did not peg benefits to inflation, so as food prices have skyrocketed, families who were just barely getting by are now in a much worse place. Some 800,000 food stamp recipients — disproportionately elderly or disabled — are being told to make due on a minimum benefit of $10 per month. That amount has remained unchanged in 30 years.
As The Times recently reported, food banks and soup kitchens across the nation are being depleted by demand so overwhelming that the needy are being turned away, or given help so minimal, it is hardly worth the energy expended to get it.
Washington needs to do better. The Senate could start by rallying around the sensible legislation sponsored by Senators Frank Lautenberg, Democrat of New Jersey, and Richard Lugar, Republican of Indiana. It would replace crop supports with an insurance program to cover actual losses, and put the savings, potentially billions of dollars, to better use, including for food aid.
Or the Congress could make a bold statement and begin to restructure funding. It could get money to food banks faster if it came out of any bill but the farm bill.
The Bush administration has correctly opposed the excesses of the farm subsidies program, but it could do more. It could finance additional and immediate food assistance by dipping deeper into money culled from customs receipts to support farm and nutrition programs.
Since their beginnings, hunger relief and nutrition programs have been inextricably tied to helping farmers. That may have made sense once. But as recent maneuvers on the farm bill have shown, it no longer works.
Republicans — by far the biggest beneficiaries of agribusiness largess — are using the advantage of being a bare minority to try to attach a flurry of amendments on immigration, taxes and any other issue but the desperate one at hand. Farm state senators look the other way so a bill, warts and all, can get done.
They need to put America’s hungry first.
Senators Reach Tentative Farm Deal (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/06/AR2007120602408.html) By MARY CLARE JALONICK | Associated Press, December 6, 2007
Senate ends farm bill impasse, may pass in days (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/06/AR2007120602662.html) By Charles Abbott | Reuters, December 6, 2007
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krishna_brc
06-20 11:33 PM
Marriage based green card for persons already in the US (http://www..com/greencard/familybasedimmigration/persons-in-us.html)
augustus
07-20 12:21 PM
People,
Please send greeting cards with the same motivation we all sent flowers.
We should not look ungrateful. People will appreciate this community even more if we show gratitude too. The press we got for our non violence movement along the lines of Mahatma Gandhi, speaks of our integrity and our culture.
We have a strong cultural background, with Mahatma Gandhi as our visionary and ideal. We follow his principles and I am sure if he had been here today, he would have had the same drive to thank the government for revoking their decision and restoring faith in the immigrant community?
PLEASE SEND GREETING CARDS AS PER INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT LOSE TRACK WHILE CELEBRATING THE OUTCOME.
Please send greeting cards with the same motivation we all sent flowers.
We should not look ungrateful. People will appreciate this community even more if we show gratitude too. The press we got for our non violence movement along the lines of Mahatma Gandhi, speaks of our integrity and our culture.
We have a strong cultural background, with Mahatma Gandhi as our visionary and ideal. We follow his principles and I am sure if he had been here today, he would have had the same drive to thank the government for revoking their decision and restoring faith in the immigrant community?
PLEASE SEND GREETING CARDS AS PER INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT LOSE TRACK WHILE CELEBRATING THE OUTCOME.
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ishakapoor
02-25 10:55 AM
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sem_us
01-08 05:19 PM
Hello ,
I recently changed my visa status from H4 to F1. I received my I-797 yestreday, and noticed that the I-94 attached with the I-797 has my birthdate printed wrong on it. I confirmed with my school, and they told me that there was a mistake in the I-539 application for change of status that I had filed, the birthdate was written wrong there. I also visited the local USCIS office and they told me they do not correct these errors and I need to send an application to the service center (california service center).
Please can anybody advice me as to what form do I have to fill, and how much time will this process take. I have got an oncampus job, in this case can I apply for a SSN with the I-797 with my birthdate mentioned wrong on I-94, my passport and my I-20 has the birthdate right. Also will there be any problem while my application to correct I94 is in process when I apply for my OPT since this is my Final semister in school
Please advice me I am really worried....
I recently changed my visa status from H4 to F1. I received my I-797 yestreday, and noticed that the I-94 attached with the I-797 has my birthdate printed wrong on it. I confirmed with my school, and they told me that there was a mistake in the I-539 application for change of status that I had filed, the birthdate was written wrong there. I also visited the local USCIS office and they told me they do not correct these errors and I need to send an application to the service center (california service center).
Please can anybody advice me as to what form do I have to fill, and how much time will this process take. I have got an oncampus job, in this case can I apply for a SSN with the I-797 with my birthdate mentioned wrong on I-94, my passport and my I-20 has the birthdate right. Also will there be any problem while my application to correct I94 is in process when I apply for my OPT since this is my Final semister in school
Please advice me I am really worried....
anagavel
02-24 06:32 AM
Hello Everyone,
I have filed my H1B in 2008 & the status is still pending. So can I apply for another H1B in 2009?
Please Help me in this regard by giving your valuable inputs!
I have filed my H1B in 2008 & the status is still pending. So can I apply for another H1B in 2009?
Please Help me in this regard by giving your valuable inputs!
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Jaime
09-20 03:38 AM
谢谢! A big xie-xie! To all Chinese IV members who attended the rally! Your participation and graciousness was invaluable and it was nice to meet you all! We look forward to us all working together for our next events, and for our ultimate common goal of receiving fairness from the law! Along with the beginning of our march towards auspicious victory we have also started a life-long friendship! Let's continue working together!!
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satish_hello
10-12 11:39 PM
One of my friend got this message like for his EAD only.
Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Current Status: We mailed you a decision.
On October 11, 2007, we mailed you a decision on your I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, please contact customer service.
Can you guys tell me what does it mean, he is too worried.
HE filed in July27th and got receipts on Oct' end.
EB2 from Big Stable company
Regards
satish
Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Current Status: We mailed you a decision.
On October 11, 2007, we mailed you a decision on your I765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, please contact customer service.
Can you guys tell me what does it mean, he is too worried.
HE filed in July27th and got receipts on Oct' end.
EB2 from Big Stable company
Regards
satish
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drona
07-25 11:09 PM
Calling Southern California activists/volunteers, please join our yahoo group for latest Meet-ups and info.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SC_Immigration_Voice/
You will have to request membership to the group. Please mention your IV handle/name in your request.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SC_Immigration_Voice/
You will have to request membership to the group. Please mention your IV handle/name in your request.
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03-10 01:23 AM
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March 3rd, 2005, 07:44 AM
The extremely contrasty background doesn't help, and the blown highlights on the dog's nose are also distracting. I'm not sure how much it would help, but you might try using fill flash (that still won't solve the background issue). Shooting on a day that's not overcast might help bring the sky into range.
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jfredr
07-25 10:42 AM
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laksmi
12-13 06:57 PM
Its fine, It should not be a problem
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getgreensoon
03-24 10:09 AM
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To win: IND needs 194 run(s) in 37.1 over(s)
Who will win this match. Caste vote and comment
Take your useless cricket conversation to some other blog. This blog is for serious immigration issues.
To win: IND needs 194 run(s) in 37.1 over(s)
Who will win this match. Caste vote and comment
Take your useless cricket conversation to some other blog. This blog is for serious immigration issues.
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coolstonesa
03-29 03:40 PM
Folks,
I was on L1B and H1B for about 2.5 years around 2000-2003. I am now on TN for past 3-4 years and my current employer is going to chagne it to H1B.
The company HR and I are under the impression that this would require a new H1B application (by April 2nd to qualify for the upcoming year 2008 H1B quota). However, the company attorney told us that since I was on H1B in the past, so we don't need to file for a new H1B petition against the 2008 quota...rather we can activate my old H1-B at any time and use the remaining time from the 6 year period.
Does anyone know if there is any such provision to activate the old visa. I am under the impression that as I changed to TN status and no longer hold H1B, so it would require a new petition.
Your opinion would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I was on L1B and H1B for about 2.5 years around 2000-2003. I am now on TN for past 3-4 years and my current employer is going to chagne it to H1B.
The company HR and I are under the impression that this would require a new H1B application (by April 2nd to qualify for the upcoming year 2008 H1B quota). However, the company attorney told us that since I was on H1B in the past, so we don't need to file for a new H1B petition against the 2008 quota...rather we can activate my old H1-B at any time and use the remaining time from the 6 year period.
Does anyone know if there is any such provision to activate the old visa. I am under the impression that as I changed to TN status and no longer hold H1B, so it would require a new petition.
Your opinion would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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JBattwann
12-17 06:54 PM
hi all,
I've found myself in abit of a predicament. My application for H1B extension is still pending (filed in September) and all I have right now is a Notice of Action from the immigration department.
While waiting, I have been laid off this week... I intend to return back to my home country before my last day (Dec 31).
My question is: Would I be able to make a round trip? That is to say, come back to the US on a tourist visa a week after I got home? I need to come back to sell what I own here and settle other things.
A friend told me that it is better to overstay for however long (maybe an extra week, I don't plan on too long) I need to get my things in order than try to take the chance of coming back. What do you think?
I appreciate any advice you can give.
James
I've found myself in abit of a predicament. My application for H1B extension is still pending (filed in September) and all I have right now is a Notice of Action from the immigration department.
While waiting, I have been laid off this week... I intend to return back to my home country before my last day (Dec 31).
My question is: Would I be able to make a round trip? That is to say, come back to the US on a tourist visa a week after I got home? I need to come back to sell what I own here and settle other things.
A friend told me that it is better to overstay for however long (maybe an extra week, I don't plan on too long) I need to get my things in order than try to take the chance of coming back. What do you think?
I appreciate any advice you can give.
James
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nk2006
10-05 08:57 AM
Hi,
My company applied for PERM for me. Short of asking our HR/attorney everyday what is the way to check status.
Its applied just last week and but I can resist the urge to check the status already (anxious because I need H1B extension soon). Any advice is appreciated. thanks.
My company applied for PERM for me. Short of asking our HR/attorney everyday what is the way to check status.
Its applied just last week and but I can resist the urge to check the status already (anxious because I need H1B extension soon). Any advice is appreciated. thanks.
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09-09 03:58 PM
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bharanisel
07-20 11:14 AM
Hi,
I am in US in L1 Blanket visa and is expiring on November 26th 2009.
I am planning to go back to India for renewal.
Suggest me the best option is to extend the status in US or to travel back to India for visa renewal.
I am in US in L1 Blanket visa and is expiring on November 26th 2009.
I am planning to go back to India for renewal.
Suggest me the best option is to extend the status in US or to travel back to India for visa renewal.
moonrah
08-05 08:11 PM
Hi All,
I know cohen & grigsby was under DOL supervised recruitment for new PERM process. Is it still true? Does anybody know?
Thanks,
I know cohen & grigsby was under DOL supervised recruitment for new PERM process. Is it still true? Does anybody know?
Thanks,
waitin_toolong
07-27 10:25 AM
the receipts etc will be sent to the address you provided in the applications and are not forwarded, to new address. stay where you are till you get the receipts.
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