Immigration overhaul urged to ease visa rules for visitors
The U S Travel Association and major industry groups press Congress to simplify tourist visa access amid rising travel costs. They cite 7.6 million nonimmi grants in 2001 and fewer than 6.5 million in 2010 as evidence of lost revenue and a diplomacy shortfall.
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New year brings state laws on abortion, sports safety, and
New year ushered in laws across states on abortion parental notice in New Hampshire, E-Verify use for Alabama and Georgia employers, and California history lessons adding gays and disabled groups. Colorado coaches must bench youths 11 plus require medical clearance. federal tax cut extension adds 0.1 percent mortgage insurance fees via Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA.
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North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il with somber Pyongyang funeral
Kim Jong Un leads his father Kim Jong Il's state funeral in Pyongyang on a snowy day. The procession features the new leader saluting, a long cortege, and military honors as officials and mourners mark the transition of power amid hardship and sanctions.
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GOP delegate selection seen as potential wild card
The article discusses how new Republican rules aiming for proportional delegate awards could create unusual outcomes in early primaries. It highlights Ohio’s mix of district wins and statewide shares, the Nevada caucuses, and the risk of a candidate leading in districts yet finishing second statewide. It notes Romney and Gingrich as front runners with Ron Paul gaining Iowa momentum.
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