Homeland security pilot may expand to verify workers
Congress could broaden a Homeland Security pilot allowing employers to verify new hires through the Social Security Administration. Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson noted the program is effective yet voluntary and suggested making it mandatory in industries with historic illegal hiring problems.
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Washington
Congress
Border and Transportation Security
Asa Hutchinson
Council On Foreign Relations
Winds Slow Oil Spill Cleanup as Crew Vanishes
High winds on the Bering Sea hindered spill containment from the freighter Selendang Ayu. Six crew members remain missing after a rescue helicopter crash. Coast Guard cutters standby near the grounded wreck at Unalaska Island. A 40 member team was assembled in Dutch Harbor to staff cleanup efforts.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Bering Sea
Coast Guard
Unalaska Island
Amy Thomas
Dutch Harbor
Aleutian Chain
City Seeks Bus Service Plans for Del Rio Corridor
Grupo Senda representatives urged Del Rio City Council to back international bus service between Del Rio and Ciudad Acuna with a 10 minute audiovisual pitch. The council requested staff to develop proposals, including negotiated fares, franchise fees, and service schedules, before proceeding with a formal bid invitation.
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Grupo Senda
del Rio
Mexico
Ciudad Acuna
Mario Casares Lopez
Gilberto Rodriguez
Ciudad Acufia
Reno Luna
Rafael Castillo Jr
Casares and
Rodriguez
Luna
Castillo
City of
Monterrey
Rio Grande
del Rio Transportation
Elsa Reyes
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Nadine Garcia
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Bedell Ave
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Perate
Ciudad Acura
Mayor Alcala
Dora G. Alcala