New sponsorship rule tightens immigrant visa eligibility
Washington AP A new provision requiring sponsors to prove income above 125 percent of federal poverty levels takes effect today under the 1996 immigration law. Sponsors must repay any public benefits received by sponsored relatives and can count all household income to meet the threshold. Critics warn of reduced legal migration and possible financial liability for sponsors. INS Commissioner Doris Meissner said the impact is unclear and may depend on how resources are pooled.
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Clinton says troops to stay in Bosnia amid debate over exit plan
President Clinton vowed to keep U.S. troops in Bosnia until the job is done amid congressional calls for a clear withdrawal plan. He outlined benchmarks for troop reductions, stressed the NATO peacekeeping mission is not a permanent occupation, and discussed costs and congressional scrutiny as SFOR numbers remain at about 8,000 with NATO decisions pending.
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Drunken Driving Threat To Holiday Season
Washington report warns Christmas week sees peak alcohol related fatalities and accidental gun deaths among youths. NTSB chief says alcohol related highway deaths may exceed all cargo crashes this year while MADD notes youth deaths rose for first time in seven years. Public concern ranks drunken driving as the top social issue ahead of children needs and crime.
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