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Immigration Agency To Be Overhauled, Ashcroft Says (Update1)
Bloomberg ^ | Thursday, November 15, 2001 | By Anna Marie Stolley

Posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:29 PM PST by JohnHuang2

Edited on 07/19/2004 2:08:56 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Washington, Nov. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, criticized for failing to keep terrorists out of the country, will be overhauled to improve security and efficiency, the Bush administration said.

The plan will separate the agency's enforcement and immigration responsibilities, said Attorney General John Ashcroft. One division will oversee border patrol and inspections and will be responsible for stopping violators, and the second branch will handle such matters as visitors applying for permanent residency and students and tourists seeking to extend their stay, the Justice Department said.


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1 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:29 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
In practical terms, immigration is on hold for the duration, so the INS can concentrate on throwing people out. Works for me.
2 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:30 PM PST by Clinton's a rapist
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To: JohnHuang2
Wow! Top award for the understatement of the year.

"THE most dysfunctional federal agency".(emphasis added)

3 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:30 PM PST by TUX
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To: Marine Inspector
bttt
4 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:30 PM PST by Travis McGee
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To: JohnHuang2
I have an idea: let's make everyone in the INS a federal worker!
5 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:30 PM PST by arielb
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To: JohnHuang2
Hey, hey, maybe all our emails to our congressmen finally made an impression!! at least i'd like to think so, but whatever the reason, i'm glad to see them taking action in this area!!
6 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:30 PM PST by blondee123
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To: JohnHuang2
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! It's about time! I think this merits a Cabernet Savignon! AHHHHH.
7 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:39 PM PST by brat
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To: JohnHuang2
The INS has been a big social worker organization. The basic premise has been to let just about anyone in.

The NEW premise MUST be to let nobody in, unless we are very certain they are not our enemy, or potential enemy. In my opinion, for an indefinite time, this MUST EXCLUDE all Arabs, Muslims, and let the PC chips fall on deaf ears.

Maybe I can take a page from the Jesse Jackson or Johnny Cochran phrase book: "WHEN IN DOUBT, KEEP THEM OUT." That should be the motto, of the new, reformed INS.

8 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:40 PM PST by truth_seeker
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To: truth_seeker
The INS has been a big social worker organization. The basic premise has been to let just about anyone in.

The NEW premise MUST be to let nobody in, unless we are very certain they are not our enemy, or potential enemy. In my opinion, for an indefinite time, this MUST EXCLUDE all Arabs, Muslims, and let the PC chips fall on deaf ears.

Maybe I can take a page from the Jesse Jackson or Johnny Cochran phrase book: "WHEN IN DOUBT, KEEP THEM OUT." That should be the motto, of the new, reformed INS.

I could not agree more!

How 'bout that screen name? :)

9 posted on 11/16/2001 1:14:41 PM PST by Looking4Truth
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