From http://www.aila.org/newsViewer.aspx?bc=273&docID=14198
"On September 14, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security and Claims marked-up two immigration-related bills, H.R. 775 and H.R. 4306. The first bill (H.R. 775), introduced by Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), would completely eliminate the diversity visa program, which was created to ensure that our nation benefited from the contributions of a diverse group of immigrants who shared the American dream. At a time when legal immigration channels are needed to improve our national security and regularize our cross border flow, this bill goes in the opposite direction and would eliminate one of the few legal channels by which foreign nationals may migrate to the U.S. H.R. 775 was approved in the subcommittee by a 5 to 3 vote and referred to the full Judiciary committee for review. Voting for the bill were Chairman John Hostettler (R-IN), Representatives Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Steve King (R-IA), and Melissa Hart (R-PA). Voting against the bill were Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). It is unclear how or if H.R. 775 will move through Congress. We will report further on any progression this bill may make."
Are not visa lotttery winners going through the same security checks as all other applicants????
"On September 14, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security and Claims marked-up two immigration-related bills, H.R. 775 and H.R. 4306. The first bill (H.R. 775), introduced by Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), would completely eliminate the diversity visa program, which was created to ensure that our nation benefited from the contributions of a diverse group of immigrants who shared the American dream. At a time when legal immigration channels are needed to improve our national security and regularize our cross border flow, this bill goes in the opposite direction and would eliminate one of the few legal channels by which foreign nationals may migrate to the U.S. H.R. 775 was approved in the subcommittee by a 5 to 3 vote and referred to the full Judiciary committee for review. Voting for the bill were Chairman John Hostettler (R-IN), Representatives Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Steve King (R-IA), and Melissa Hart (R-PA). Voting against the bill were Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). It is unclear how or if H.R. 775 will move through Congress. We will report further on any progression this bill may make."
Are not visa lotttery winners going through the same security checks as all other applicants????
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