H.R 5393, introduced by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), would allow employers seeking a temporary labor certification, which is necessary to employ unskilled workers, to file the certification application up to 180 days before the first date of intended employment.
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The Senate Commerce Committee recently approved S. 1829, which would eliminate the requirement that security screeners at US airports be US citizens. Under this law, permanent residents who have applied for but are still awaiting naturalization would be allowed to continue working as screeners.
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A spokesperson for Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) says that it is unlikely that the Senate will address a Section 245(i) bill during this session of Congress. Kennedy has been one of the primary supporters of the measure. Earlier this year, the House approved a limited extension, but a Senate vote was repeatedly blocked.
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