Did you guys read the announcement made on 6-17-04 regarding backlog reduction? This is what is at UCSIS Website:
"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is streamlining the way immigration benefits are delivered. By working smarter and eliminating redundancies, USCIS is bringing a business model to government. We will eliminate the backlog and, at the same time, enhance national security. USCIS will deliver the right benefit to the right person in the right amount of time, while ensuring that the wrong individual does not access immigration benefits. It is this fundamental mission that guides USCIS as it faces the challenges associated with eliminating the backlog. Read more about Backlog Elimination, and the work of USCIS"
I know this is just words and it does not translate to actions yet... but you can read the whole thing at the following link:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/aboutus/repsstudies/backlog.htm