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Baltimore County Circuit Court finds e-mailer guilty of threatening: Walter C. Abbott Jr. was found guilty Monday in Baltimore County Circuit Court of threatening in an e-mail to "strangle the life" out of Martin O'Malley because of the governor's views on immigration. While Abbott may have expressed remorse in court for his choice of words, afterward...; Tags: E-mail, Governor, immigration, prosecutor, U.S. Circuit Court; Research articles 2008-10-21
Immigration impasse borders on crisis: dependent on guest workers, restaurateurs urge Congress to end inaction: To restaurateurs like Louis Barrios, whose family owns the Los Barrios and La Hacienda de Los Barrios restaurants in San Antonio, immigration reform is a pressing issue that's frustratingly misunderstood. Not only does this country's aging population require the use of immigrant labor, says Barrios, who is also president...; Tags: Chapman Co., immigration, U.S. Congress, worker; Research articles 2008-10-13
Unisys to Create New Web Portal on Immigration for European Commission: New Website for Potential Migrants to the EU is Single Entry Point for Reliable Information on Migration Issues BRUSSELS -- The European Commission has selected Unisys Belgium, a subsidiary of Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS), to create a web portal that will inform on European and national immigration policies and law....; Tags: European Commission, immigration, INTERNET, Portals, Unisys Corp.; Research articles 2008-10-03
Remittances ebb and flow with the immigration tide: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For families in many developing countries, remittance payments sent back home by family members working abroad are the difference between subsistence and privation. After years of rapid growth, remittances have leveled off amid an economic slowdown in the United States. How are changing migration patterns, economic developments,...; Tags: FINANCE, financial, Florida, Georgia, immigrant, immigration, income, Mexico, U.S., World Bank; Research articles 2008-09-22
McCain earns backing from Daddy Yankee: LOS ANGELES AFP — Grammy-winning singer Daddy Yankee voiced his support for John McCain on Monday as the Republican presidential candidate described Democratic rival Barack Obama as an "honorable opponent." Daddy Yankee, whose real name is Ramon Ayala, appeared with the Arizona senator in front of around 100 students...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, immigration, senator; Research articles 2008-08-25

Italy to seek Brussels' view on controversial immigration law: ROME AFP — The Italian government, criticised by Brussels for its immigration policy, on Friday sought the opinion of the European Commission on the wording of new legislation on refugees and immigration. It was an "informal" step before the final adoption of a number of measures, taking into account...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Brussels, European Commission, Government, immigration, MARKETING, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2008-08-01
Hundreds protest immigration raid in small-town America: POSTVILLE, Iowa, AFP — Led by 43 women with electronic tracking bracelets on their ankles, hundreds of people from around the country marched down main street here Sunday to protest the biggest immigration raid in US history at a kosher meat plant that has split this tiny Iowa town asunder....; Tags: Agence France-Presse, immigration, Iowa, women, worker, workplace; Research articles 2008-07-27
In a meeting with Hispanic leaders, McCain said he would try as president to get an immigration overhaul through Congress: In a meeting with Hispanic leaders, McCain said he would try as president to get an immigration overhaul through Congress. Some restrictionists were unduly alarmed when they heard this report. But there is nothing new here. McCain has never backed off his support for legalizing illegal immigrants. He has also...; Tags: administration, immigration, leader, Leadership, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2008-07-14
Europe's new law fuels immigration debate: WASHINGTON -- The European Parliament's decision to pass a new law allowing member countries to imprison undocumented aliens for up to 18 months and deport children has reignited the debate over immigration, one of the most sensitive issues of our time. The European arguments against immigration are similar...; Tags: Benefits, Europe, European Parliament, FINANCE, Government, immigrant, immigration, Taxes; Research articles 2008-07-09
Obama, McCain spar for Latino vote: WASHINGTON AFP — Republican presidential hopeful John McCain and Democratic rival Barack Obama called for immigration reform on Saturday as they courted America's ever-growing Latino voting population. The candidates spoke separately to a Hispanic group in Washington about the need for comprehensive reform to bring the country's 12 million...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, America, immigration, Obama, Republican, U.S. Congress, Washington; Research articles 2008-06-28
Government of Canada Enhances Services at Visa Office in Beirut, Lebanon: The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, announced today that the Department is enhancing the services offered by its visa office in Beirut, Lebanon. Effective immediately, permanent resident applicants from Lebanon can choose to be interviewed by immigration officers in Beirut. "Citizens of Lebanon deserve to have...; Tags: Government of Canada, immigration, Lebanon, SOFTWARE, Visa Inc.; Research articles 2008-06-26
US population growth much higher than EU: study: PARIS AFP — Sustained immigration and high birthrates have placed the rate of US population growth well ahead of Europe's, despite lower life expectancy in North America, a new study said Wednesday. In 2005, the population of the then 25-member European Union stood at 463 million people against 296...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Europe, immigration, U.S.; Research articles 2008-06-24
Deseret News candidate questionnaire: GOP challenger Jason Chaffetz: 1 Please give point by point your solution to the U.S. illegal immigration problem? * FIX LEGAL IMMIGRATION * REJECT AMNESTY * LOCK DOWN THE BORDER, ENFORCE VISAS * HAVE THE POLITICAL WILL TO ENFORCE THE CURRENT LAWS ...; Tags: congressman, Government, immigrant, immigration, Republican, U.S., U.S. Congress, Utah, visa; Research articles 2008-06-22
Deseret News candidate questionnaire: GOP challenger Jason Chaffetz: 1 Please give point by point your solution to the U.S. illegal immigration problem? * FIX LEGAL IMMIGRATION * REJECT AMNESTY * LOCK DOWN THE BORDER, ENFORCE VISAS * HAVE THE POLITICAL WILL TO ENFORCE THE CURRENT LAWS ...; Tags: congressman, Government, immigrant, immigration, Republican, U.S., U.S. Congress, Utah, visa; Research articles 2008-06-21
Deseret News candidate questionnaire: GOP challenger Jason Chaffetz: 1 -- Please give -- point by point -- your solution to the U.S. illegal immigration problem? * FIX LEGAL IMMIGRATION * REJECT AMNESTY * LOCK DOWN THE BORDER, ENFORCE VISAS * HAVE THE POLITICAL WILL TO ENFORCE THE CURRENT LAWS ...; Tags: congressman, Government, immigrant, immigration, Republican, U.S., U.S. Congress, Utah, visa; Research articles 2008-06-11
Good step, but not enough: Absent meaningful reform of the nation's immigration laws by Congress, the Bush administration has ordered all companies doing business with the federal government to ensure their employees can work in the United States legally. The federal government has an obligation to uphold the rule of law. This step was long...; Tags: Government, immigration, Immigration, U.S., U.S. Congress; Research articles 2008-06-11
John A. Ritchie, liaison for the U.S. State Department to Congress on immigration issues and former coordinator of U.S.-Mexico border affairs will speak at the Arkansas Committee on Foreign Relations 11:30 a.m. luncheon on June 11 at the Little Rock Club: John A. Ritchie, liaison for the U.S. State Department to Congress on immigration issues and former coordinator of U.S.-Mexico border affairs will speak at the Arkansas Committee on Foreign Relations 11:30 a.m. luncheon on June 11 at the Little Rock Club. Tickets are $20, which includes lunch. Reservations can be...; Tags: E-mail, immigration, U.S., U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of State; Research articles 2008-06-09
The list: 101 top influential leaders in the U.S: 050 PUERTO RICO ENTERTAINMENT AGE: 39 JENNIFER LOPEZ Actress, Singer, Songwriter Education: Some college [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Residence: Los Angeles, California, as well as homes in Florida and New York CHANCES OF MAKING THE LIST NEXT YEAR: High Who she is: Lopez first...; Tags: board, California, CAREER, Eastman Kodak Co., Education, food, immigration, leader, Manufacturing, Mexico, Obama, Oppenheimer, president, Richardson, senator, TV, U.S., U.S. Senate, Univision Communications Inc., worker; Research articles 2008-06-01
Britain Skin colour still matters: Racism in Britain is now disguised in language such as diversity, immigration and citizenship, and is thus far more sophisticated, subtle and slippery in identifying. But as Ama Biney finds out, the colour of one's skin still very much matters in Britain today. Britain is a place where...; Tags: Britain, British Broadcasting Corp., immigrant, immigration, MARKETING, U.K.; Research articles 2008-06-01
Italy curbs anti-immigration measures in face of attacks: ROME AFP — Silvio Berlusconi's new Italian government has sought to deflect criticism over its hardline stance on immigrant illegality ahead of new rules being announced on Wednesday. The plans have brought a fiery attack from Spain, triggering a war of words between Rome and Madrid, but also worried...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, attack, Government, immigrant, immigration, Italy, Rome, SOFTWARE, Spain; Research articles 2008-05-19