Great news that some new co-sponsors have signed onto the Uniting American Families Act. The total co-sponsoring HR1024 in the House of Representatives is now 86. The following recently signed on: Alcee Hastings – Democrat of Florida Timothy Bishop – Democrat of New York Jane Harman – Democrat of California John Conyers – Democrat of [...]
Feb
26
London Metropolitan University
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Saddened to learn of the state of affairs at my ex employer London Metropolitan University. Following an audit by HEFCE it was found that there were some discrepancies regarding its funding from the council, as much as £38million was incorrectly claimed. Because the University cannot afford to pay back the money a considerable job loss [...]
Feb
19
Uniting American Families Act Latest
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Last week the Uniting American Families Act was re-introduced into both the House of Representatives and Senate, this time to the 111th Congress – the first one under Obama administration. Here are some facts and figures concerning the re-introduction: House of Representatives Bill No 1024 Re-introduction Date: February 12th, 2009 Re-introduced by: Jerrold Nadler (as [...]
Feb
9
UAFA To Be Reintroduced
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The Uniting American Families Act is going to be reintroduced before Valentines Day. It is normally reintroduced on Valentines but I suppose, since it’s on a Saturday, they bought it forward by a day. More information on the Immigration Equality blog along with information on how you can contact your representative to co-sponsor it. The [...]
Feb
7
BBC Website New Design
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Looks like the BBC had an interesting difficulty with their website on Thursday. A website inside a website. A problem with their includes maybe.
Feb
6
UAFA to be Reintroduced
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The Uniting American Families Act is to be reintroduced on February 13th by Jerrold Nadler. As most people in bi-national relationships know this is vital legislation which will allow them immigration rights so US Citizens can sponsor their foreign born partner to live with them. See the latest Immigration Equality newsletter here. It is obvious [...]
Feb
5
Return of Star Fleet
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Haven’t blogged in a while, been very busy with work and quite tired. But what better way to re-kick of this blog with the news of one of my favorite TV series being released on DVD next week. Star Fleet was made in 1980 by Japanese TV but was a failure for them. The main [...]