Macaca
03-15 10:35 AM
Who Sizzles and Who Fizzles (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/14/AR2007031402298_2.html)
The nonpartisan Congress.org (http://www.congress.org/congressorg/power_rankings/index.tt) released rankings of the most powerful legislators in Congress this week, and just as interesting as the newly empowered were those hovering at the bottom of the list. Predictably, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid topped the list, and the list quickly moved to committee chairmen with muscle.
The rankings took into account the legislators' ability to get things done by the traditional paths of leadership positions and committee assignments but left room for the "sizzle" factor -- reserved for those who "exert or possess power that can't be measured by these standard measures." Specifically mentioned in this category were three presidential candidates, Sens. John McCain (18th), Hillary Clinton (12th) and Barack Obama (27th).
Sen. Elizabeth Dole, sadly, was not given points for sizzle -- or much else, for that matter. She ranked as the 95th most powerful senator. Yes, that is out of 100. Vying for the bottom rung was also Sen. George Voinovich, who despite serving since 1998 ranked 90th. And as if he hasn't already had a bad year (or two), Rep. William Jefferson came in dead last in the House, awarded negative "fizzle" points due to scandal. Being accused of stashing a $90,000 bribe in his freezer was bound to affect something, since it tipped neither his reelection campaign nor his ability to get a committee assignment.
The nonpartisan Congress.org (http://www.congress.org/congressorg/power_rankings/index.tt) released rankings of the most powerful legislators in Congress this week, and just as interesting as the newly empowered were those hovering at the bottom of the list. Predictably, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid topped the list, and the list quickly moved to committee chairmen with muscle.
The rankings took into account the legislators' ability to get things done by the traditional paths of leadership positions and committee assignments but left room for the "sizzle" factor -- reserved for those who "exert or possess power that can't be measured by these standard measures." Specifically mentioned in this category were three presidential candidates, Sens. John McCain (18th), Hillary Clinton (12th) and Barack Obama (27th).
Sen. Elizabeth Dole, sadly, was not given points for sizzle -- or much else, for that matter. She ranked as the 95th most powerful senator. Yes, that is out of 100. Vying for the bottom rung was also Sen. George Voinovich, who despite serving since 1998 ranked 90th. And as if he hasn't already had a bad year (or two), Rep. William Jefferson came in dead last in the House, awarded negative "fizzle" points due to scandal. Being accused of stashing a $90,000 bribe in his freezer was bound to affect something, since it tipped neither his reelection campaign nor his ability to get a committee assignment.
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ajay
11-29 11:15 PM
American funds,troweprice,vanguard all these provide 529 plans for college savings.
These are good for all.
These are good for all.
arrarrgee
12-02 03:00 PM
ImmInfo Newsletter: Just How Bad is the Backlog? (http://imminfo.com/News/Newsletter/2009-12/just_how_bad_is_the_backlog.html)
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rajunpatil
01-04 12:09 AM
Hi Team,
I am getting ready to invoke AC21, but my passport expires in March 2008.
Will this have any effect on my case.
Any feedback will be helpful..
thanks
I am getting ready to invoke AC21, but my passport expires in March 2008.
Will this have any effect on my case.
Any feedback will be helpful..
thanks
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jacomonguy
03-16 05:49 AM
HI, i filed for my sons GC with an i-130. i received an I-797C saying it had been approved n a priority date of 02/26/2004. we have been waiting for years now i just checked the priority date and its already past that if im reading correctly its now at july 04...i am a US resident. i called the NVC but the automated service told me they are still processing visas from 1999?? What should i do?? can anyone give me decent advice on this? Thank you...
ganeshsha
03-02 09:45 PM
Hi Friends,
I have a question, actually I worked with a for-profit company A for few years and then transferred my H1B to a not-for-profit company B last year. Now can I transfer my H1B to a for-profit company C?
Actually one of my friend told, it is not possible and I can transfer only to the not-for-profit companies as I am currently working with a not-for-profit company B. Is this true?
ganesh
I have a question, actually I worked with a for-profit company A for few years and then transferred my H1B to a not-for-profit company B last year. Now can I transfer my H1B to a for-profit company C?
Actually one of my friend told, it is not possible and I can transfer only to the not-for-profit companies as I am currently working with a not-for-profit company B. Is this true?
ganesh
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Rayyan
07-14 12:32 PM
Hi All,
I have to go to India for a family emergency.
I see that there are no dates avaialbe in July and Aug.
Does the window for appt opens for 6 weeks?
If I go without appt how do I how to go to consulatee without appt letter?
Do they ask for appt letter?
Please let me know.
Thanks
I have to go to India for a family emergency.
I see that there are no dates avaialbe in July and Aug.
Does the window for appt opens for 6 weeks?
If I go without appt how do I how to go to consulatee without appt letter?
Do they ask for appt letter?
Please let me know.
Thanks
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GCBy3000
07-27 09:33 PM
Good if this works out.
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pappu
01-07 12:56 PM
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TheCanadian
03-14 02:49 AM
Damn, that's good for fingerprinting.
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roseball
04-21 05:09 PM
My friend and his wife re-entered US on AP a couple of weeks ago....They were paroled into US till Apr 2009. Their APs are valid till Oct 2008. Now his wife needs to go back to her home country immediately for a while (not sure how long due to family emergency).... If she doesn't plan to return before her current AP expires, what are her options to re-enter. My friend is still on H1 status valid till 2010, no H1/H4 visa stamps.....If she intends to stay home longer, can she re-enter US on a H4 visa after getting it stamped...If she plans to return before her current AP expires, say in Sep 2008, is it safe to use AP because she will be out of the country for 5 months if she leaves now and we are not sure if someone can stay out of US for that long and re-enter on AP.....Any suggestions...His PD is April 2004 EB-3 India
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rdehar
07-16 02:26 PM
Hi Friends,
What does it take to port from EB3 to EB2 (aside from job requirements, duties and all that), specifically:
. Do I have to file labor/I-140 all over again ?
Thanks for any useful info anyone can provide.
What does it take to port from EB3 to EB2 (aside from job requirements, duties and all that), specifically:
. Do I have to file labor/I-140 all over again ?
Thanks for any useful info anyone can provide.
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freddyCR
February 5th, 2005, 09:55 PM
Even the humble beans can be beautiful..
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Exp. 1/240 s.
Apert. F3
Focal lenght 15 mm
ISO 200
Fujifilm S 7000
Colors enhanced - cropped in PS cs
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Blog Feeds
01-26 09:00 AM
A fat report and one with some helpful recommendations and statistics. Here are some of the more interesting items I found - - Of the top 150 H-1B employers, 24 were deemed H-1B dependent (a high percentage of workers on the H-1B) and 9 had prior H-1B violations. - Real earnings growth for US workers in occupations with proportionately more H-1B workers - particularly IT - was actually much stronger than the general US worker. - Engineers and IT professionals on H-1Bs were more than twice as likely as their US counterparts to have advanced degrees. - The proportion of...
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2011/01/government-accountability-office-releases-report-on-h-1b-program.html)
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2011/01/government-accountability-office-releases-report-on-h-1b-program.html)
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ameryki
10-15 11:22 PM
Wife need to go to India for emergency. Advance Parole expired. Can she already leave while I apply AP now ? Or does she have to be in country until we get it ? Can i apply now and send it to her once i get it here ?
How much time normally it takes if we apply now ?
she has to be in country until she gets it
How much time normally it takes if we apply now ?
she has to be in country until she gets it
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Blog Feeds
01-18 09:00 AM
Here's an article I co-wrote for Bloomberg on I-9 and E-Verify issues facing health care employers. Not so much political as practical, but for those readers in health care or who advise health care clients, it may be helpful. Employment Eligibility Immigration Compliance: Managing I-9 and E-Verify Risk in the Healthcare Industry -
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2011/01/immigration-employment-compliance-and-the-health-care-industry.html)
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2011/01/immigration-employment-compliance-and-the-health-care-industry.html)
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lost_in_the_gcprocess
05-06 11:56 AM
My freind found the PERM approval document.
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helmet
07-25 10:42 AM
Is any one got receipt of 485filing on july 2nd? Please post the status like checks are cashed, receipt,retuns etc.
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rrajendra
08-05 04:11 PM
The expiry date of B1/B2 is printed on the visa. Getting F1 does not invalidate B1/B2. Unless the visa issuer put a stamp on the B1/B2 as "Cancelled", it is still valid!
pani_6
03-20 12:39 PM
I allways have a problem with this site..every time it says my password is not valid and makes me change the password.. and the new password works only sometimes..is this a problem for me only..I am the only one..??
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
aarbi
08-07 07:22 PM
I know that the EAD card comes directly to the applicant and not to the attorney.
What about RFE on EAD? Does that too come directly to the applicant?
What about RFE on EAD? Does that too come directly to the applicant?
