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Question· Schriftliche Frage17/3114open

Erarbeitung eines neuen Plans durch die Stäbe im BMVg für die Stabsarbeit als Vorgriff auf die Reform der Bundeswehr

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 October 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Trifft es zu, dass im Vorgriff auf die geplante Reform der Bundeswehr die Stäbe im BMVg mit der Erarbeitung eines neuen Planes für die Stabsarbeit beauftragt wurden, und wenn ja, warum ist dabei als Vorgabe gewählt worden, sich an den vorläufigen Vorstellungen der Strukturkommission (u. a. Reduktion der Zahl der Dienstposten im BMVg um mehr als 50 Prozent) zu orientieren, obwohl der Bundesminister der Verteidigung, Dr. Karl-Theodor Freiherr zu Guttenberg, mehrfach betont hat, dass in dieser Angelegenheit noch keine Entscheidung getroffen wurde?

Question· Mündliche Frage17/3113open

Beförderung Georg Kleins bei der Bundeswehr angesichts seiner Rolle bei der Bombardierung im Raum Kunduz/Afghanistan am 4. September 2009

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 October 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Aufgrund welcher Verdienste hat die Bundeswehr Georg Klein, rund ein Jahr nach seiner Entscheidung zur Bombardierung am 4. September 2009 im Raum Kundus, bei der bis zu 142 unbeteiligte Personen getötet wurden, in eine höhere Besoldungsgruppe befördert, wie Presseberichten (z. B. BILD ONLINE vom 12. September 2010, www.bild.de) zu entnehmen war, und ist es korrekt, dass mit der Beförderung eine monatliche Gehaltserhöhung von rund 600 Euro einhergeht?<br /> <br /> Hält die Bundesregierung die Beförderung Georg Kleins angesichts seiner Rolle bei der Bombardierung vom 4. September 2009 für angemessen, und wie schätzt die Bundesregierung die Wirkung dieser Entscheidung auf die Soldaten im Einsatz ein?

Question· Mündliche Frage17/3113open

Auflösung des Militärgeschichtlichen Forschungsamts am Standort Potsdam sowie Anschluss an die Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr; vorgesehene Neukonzeption der militärgeschichtlichen Forschung

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 October 2010

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Stimmen Informationen zu Plänen der Bundesregierung, den Standort des Militärgeschichtlichen Forschungsamtes (MGFA) in Potsdam aufzulösen und das Amt der Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr anzugliedern, und welche Zeitpläne sind für diese Umstrukturierung vorgesehen?<br /> <br /> Welche konzeptionellen Vorstellungen verbinden sich mit den Verlagerungsplänen für das MGFA und für die gesamte militärgeschichtliche Forschung in Deutschland?

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the number of fires that have taken place at a barracks (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the property has been a location for anti-social behaviour; the steps he has taken and the investment he has made to secure this extensive property; if he has received requests for compensation from neighbouring property owners whose property may have been damaged arising from the outbreaks of fire; the steps he has taken to ensure public safety by fully securing the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34228/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

309 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the number of fires that have taken place at a barracks (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the property has been a location for anti-social behaviour; the steps he has taken and the investment he has made to secure this extensive property; if he has received requests for compensation from neighbouring property owners whose property may have been damaged arising from the outbreaks of fire; the steps he has taken to ensure public safety by fully securing the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34228/10]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

28 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance his views of the Central Statistics Office estimate in the latest quarterly national household survey that the number of persons working in public administration and defence was at an all-time high in the second quarter of 2010; the way in which this is consistent with the Government’s employment control framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33914/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2010

28 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance his views of the Central Statistics Office estimate in the latest quarterly national household survey that the number of persons working in public administration and defence was at an all-time high in the second quarter of 2010; the way in which this is consistent with the Government’s employment control framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33914/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1683asked

1775 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in each of the last three years and in the first six months of this year on mobile phone bills; the number of staff within his Department who have mobile phones paid by his Department; the mobile phone operator that has the contract for supplying this service; the tender, if any, that applies to the service being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33635/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1775 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the amount his Department spent in each of the last three years and in the first six months of this year on mobile phone bills; the number of staff within his Department who have mobile phones paid by his Department; the mobile phone operator that has the contract for supplying this service; the tender, if any, that applies to the service being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33635/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1681asked

1773 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces currently serving abroad on overseas service; the areas in which they are serving; if he will indicate the future plans he has for further overseas service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32967/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1773 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces currently serving abroad on overseas service; the areas in which they are serving; if he will indicate the future plans he has for further overseas service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32967/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1680asked

1771 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence in respect of the current year in terms of full-time equivalents the number of persons employed in his, or if applicable his predecessors’, constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses to each individual; the location or locations of such constituency office; if those offices are on departmental property, to state the office space dedicated to such an office and the estimated value of same; the estimated cost of the provision of utilities, services and other miscellaneous costs to the office; if he will provide the same information for 2008, 2009 and from 14 June to the end of 2007; if he will provide the same information for Ministers of State attached to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1771 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence in respect of the current year in terms of full-time equivalents the number of persons employed in his, or if applicable his predecessors’, constituency office; the annual amount paid in respect of salaries and expenses to each individual; the location or locations of such constituency office; if those offices are on departmental property, to state the office space dedicated to such an office and the estimated value of same; the estimated cost of the provision of utilities, services and other miscellaneous costs to the office; if he will provide the same information for 2008, 2009 and from 14 June to the end of 2007; if he will provide the same information for Ministers of State attached to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32271/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1679asked

1770 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence in respect of any State owned enterprise under the aegis of his Department, when they received the most recent annual report of that company; the date on which the Department approved the annual report; and to provide the same information for the previous financial year. [31957/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1770 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Defence in respect of any State owned enterprise under the aegis of his Department, when they received the most recent annual report of that company; the date on which the Department approved the annual report; and to provide the same information for the previous financial year. [31957/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1677asked

1768 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when the eligibility criteria for cadetships in the Permanent Defence Forces was last revised; his plans to make any changes to the upper age limit and required educational qualification criteria; if there is any flexibility on the eligibility criteria for former or current PDF or Reserve Defence Force members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34104/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1768 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence when the eligibility criteria for cadetships in the Permanent Defence Forces was last revised; his plans to make any changes to the upper age limit and required educational qualification criteria; if there is any flexibility on the eligibility criteria for former or current PDF or Reserve Defence Force members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34104/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1675asked

1766 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his Department by grade; the number of agencies under his remit; and the number of staff employed in each agency by grade. [33701/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1766 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons employed in his Department by grade; the number of agencies under his remit; and the number of staff employed in each agency by grade. [33701/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1674asked

1772 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence in respect of the offices and properties which his Department are currently renting, if he would furnish a breakdown of all leasehold interests to include building size, current rent, lease terms, rent reviews, break options, landlord service charges, car parking and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32848/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1772 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence in respect of the offices and properties which his Department are currently renting, if he would furnish a breakdown of all leasehold interests to include building size, current rent, lease terms, rent reviews, break options, landlord service charges, car parking and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32848/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1673asked

1764 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the total number of offices and properties rented by his Department; their location and use; if his Department is occupying all of the office space currently rented, if not the location of such office space and the length of time that this space has been unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32833/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1764 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the total number of offices and properties rented by his Department; their location and use; if his Department is occupying all of the office space currently rented, if not the location of such office space and the length of time that this space has been unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32833/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1672asked

1763 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will appoint a highly qualified, skilled and experienced chairperson to the Red Cross and to initiate an investigation into the undeclared Tipperary bank account in which €162,000 raised for victims of the Asian tsunami lay dormant for more than three years. [32388/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1763 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Defence if he will appoint a highly qualified, skilled and experienced chairperson to the Red Cross and to initiate an investigation into the undeclared Tipperary bank account in which €162,000 raised for victims of the Asian tsunami lay dormant for more than three years. [32388/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1671asked

1765 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if members retiring from the Permanent Defence Force can transfer directly to the Reserve Defence Force and retain their rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33113/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1765 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence if members retiring from the Permanent Defence Force can transfer directly to the Reserve Defence Force and retain their rank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33113/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1670asked

1762 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding non-commissioned officers and private soldiers on retirement from the Permanent Defence Forces joining the Reserve Defence Forces; his plans if any, to make amendments to the current situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32356/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1762 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding non-commissioned officers and private soldiers on retirement from the Permanent Defence Forces joining the Reserve Defence Forces; his plans if any, to make amendments to the current situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32356/10]

Question· writtenPQ 1669asked

1761 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the inquiry into the allegations that Irish Army officers were involved in purchasing arms on the black market in South Africa for a group operating in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32185/10]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2010

1761 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the inquiry into the allegations that Irish Army officers were involved in purchasing arms on the black market in South Africa for a group operating in the Seychelles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32185/10]

Bill· SS. 3905 (111th)referred

A bill to improve the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to ensure that: (1) each member of the Armed Forces who is discharged, released, or otherwise separated from service participates in DOD's Transition Assistance Program; and (2) such Program's programs and services are also accessible by all members of the National Guard and reserves. Outlines services available under the Program, including employment and training information, available educational benefits, and financial management and computer training. Requires the Secretary to submit to the congressional defense and education committees: (1) four semiannual reports on the status of implementation of requirements under this Act; and (2) a one-time report on the Program's evolution and results.

Bill· SS. 3875 (111th)referred

Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act - Honors as a veteran any person entitled to retired pay for nonregular (reserve) service or, but for age, would be so entitled. Provides that such person shall not be entitled to any benefit solely by reason of such recognition.

Bill· SS. 3913 (111th)referred

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to serve as an advocate and liaison for the National Guard of each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (the states and such areas) and inform such National Guards of all actions that could affect their federal or state missions, including any equipment level or force structure changes. Requires the Chief to: (1) be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with responsibility for advocating for the National Guards of the states and such areas; and (2) consult with state governors and adjutant generals before any changes are made in National Guard force structure or equipment levels.

Bill· SS. 3931 (111th)referred

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to serve as an advocate and liaison for the National Guard of each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (the states and such areas) and inform such National Guards of all actions that could affect their federal or state missions, including any equipment level or force structure changes. Requires the Chief to: (1) be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with responsibility for advocating for the National Guards of the states and such areas; and (2) consult with state governors and adjutant generals before any changes are made in National Guard force structure or equipment levels.

Bill· SS. 3909 (111th)referred

Accountability for Defense Contractors Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Accountability for Defense Contractors Act - Amends the Act authorizing the making, amending, or modification of federal contracts in order to facilitate the national defense (P.L. 85-804) to direct the Secretary of Defense, if the Department of Defense (DOD) takes any action under the authority of such Act during any year, to report to Congress on all such actions taken by DOD during the preceding year. Requires additional report information with respect to an action taken that involves actual or potential costs to the United States in excess of $1 million. Prohibits a DOD contractor from being indemnified for: (1) government claims against the contractor; (2) a claim, loss, or damage caused by gross negligence, willful misconduct, or lack of good faith on the part of any of the contractor's principal officials; or (3) a claim, loss, or damage resulting from an unusually hazardous or nuclear risk not specified in the contract terms and discovered on the site where the contract is performed, or that reasonably should have been discovered there. Allows a DOD contract to provide for contractor indemnification as the Secretary determines necessary only if the contract complies with: (1) the congressional notification requirements of this Act; and (2) the prohibitions on indemnifications described above.

Bill· SS. 3889 (111th)referred

A bill to extend the deadline for the submittal of claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay compensation for members and former members of the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period for the submission by members of the Armed Forces of claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay (paid to members whose enlistment or period of obligated service was extended, or whose eligibility for retirement was suspended, by the President in time or war or national emergency) from one to two years after the date on which implementing rules for such payments take effect.

Bill· SS. 3869 (111th)referred

Military Spouse Employment Programs Evaluation Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Military Spouse Employment Programs Evaluation Act - Directs the Comptroller General to annually: (1) review all current Department of Defense (DOD) military spouse employment programs; and (2) report review results to the congressional defense committees. Requires the Secretary of Defense to annually submit to such committees the number of military spouses who have obtained employment following participation in such DOD programs.

Bill· SS. 3887 (111th)referred

A bill to provide for a continuation and expansion of the Wounded Warrior Careers Demonstration program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) continue the Wounded Warrior Careers Demonstration (Careers) program being conducted in collaboration with the Army Wounded Warrior program at three locations pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the Army and the National Organization on Disability; and (2) expand the Careers program to nine additional locations in FY2011. States that the purpose of the Careers program expansion shall be to identify and disseminate best practices related to employment counseling and job placement of severely wounded warriors into civilian communities and careers, and to assess various additional means to support the transition and reintegration of such warriors into such communities and careers. Requires: (1) all locations chosen under the expansion to have a large concentration of severely wounded warriors who are ready for career and employment counseling; and (2) the Careers program to be carried out at least until five years after the enactment of this Act. Allows Careers program services to be provided to severely wounded warriors of other branches of the Armed Forces pursuant to joint agreement. Directs the Secretary to continue to provide for the dissemination to other federal departments and agencies, state and local governments, and appropriate nonprofit organizations of lessons learned and best practices developed under the Careers program on the provision of benefits, services, and support to severely wounded warriors. Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to report on the Careers program to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) and specified congressional committees.

Bill· SS. 3867 (111th)referred

A bill to modify the naturalization requirements related to physical presence in the United States for alien translators granted special immigrant status, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, with respect to naturalization of an Afghan or Iraqi translator who is a lawful permanent resident, to count a period of absence from the United States working as a translator for the United States or a U.S. contractor in Afghanistan or Iraq towards the accumulation of the required U.S. physical presence.

Bill· SS. 3868 (111th)referred

Transition Assistance Advisor Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Transition Assistance Advisor Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD), as part of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, to ensure: (1) during the period beginning 180 days before the commencement of a contingency operation and ending 180 days after its conclusion, at least one Transition Assistance Advisor for every 1,500 Army and Air National Guard members who reside in each state; and (2) during any other period, at least one Advisor for every 5,000 Army and Air National Guard members who reside in each state.

Bill· SS. 3920 (111th)referred

A bill to address national security threats and vulnerabilities that could undermine economic recovery and financial markets.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Economic Security Defense Act of 2010 - Establishes a Security Threats to Financial Markets and Economic Recovery Commission to examine and report to Congress on security threats and vulnerabilities to the U.S. economic recovery and financial markets. Requires the Commission to make legislative recommendations to Congress and the President designed to address: (1) potential threats to financial markets and economic recovery from both state and non-state actors; (2) vulnerabilities in financial markets that could be exploited and would result in major economic implications; (3) the divide between national security and economic concerns; and (4) national security vulnerabilities associated with current federal debt levels.

Bill· SS. 3890 (111th)referred

A bill to amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period for the submission by members of the Armed Forces of claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay (paid to members whose enlistment or period of obligated service was extended, or whose eligibility for retirement was suspended, by the President in time or war or national emergency) from one to two years after the date on which implementing rules for such payments take effect. Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to include in a required report concerning such payments a plan describing DOD outreach and informational efforts to promote and increase awareness of the special pay. Provides funding for the outreach and informational efforts, with a funding limit of $10 million. Requires, in subsequent reports concerning the stop-loss payments, descriptions and assessments of the outreach and informational efforts.

Bill· SS. 3932 (111th)referred

CIR Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 or the CIR Act of 2010 - Prohibits the adjustment of an alien in lawful prospective immigrant status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence until specified border related enhancements in personnel and resources are established, funded, and operational. Provides for additional: (1) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel; (2) Immigration and Custom Enforcement personnel; (3) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel assigned to investigate alien smuggling; (4) immigration litigation attorneys; (5) ports of entry along the northern and southern borders; and (6) equipment and assets along the borders, including unmanned aerial systems, cameras, sensors, satellites, and radar coverage. Directs the Secretary of State to report annually regarding the exchange of North American security information, including immigration and counterterrorism security, between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Provides for: (1) increased border-related cooperation with Mexico; and (2) expansion of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism programs. Provides reimbursement for state and county prosecutors in border states for prosecuting federally initiated and referred drug cases. Authorizes border relief grants for tribal, state, or local law enforcement and related agencies in proximity to the border or in a designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Establishes the Immigration and United States-Mexico Border Enforcement Commission. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set out the scope of state and local immigration related enforcement authority. Directs the Secretaries of the Department of Homeland Security (Secretary), Interior, Agriculture, Defense, and Commerce to develop: (1) a land border protection strategy; and (2) a borderlands environmental monitoring plan. Directs the Secretary to establish a Border Communities Liaison Office in every Border Patrol sector on the southern or northern border. Amends the visa waiver program to: (1) require program countries to report lost or stolen visas; (2) set a maximum 2% visa overstay rate for program countries; and (3) require an eligibility reevaluation of program countries. Requires establishment of a visa exit tracking system. Increases: (1) civil penalties for illegal entry; (2) fines and penalties for the reentry of previously removed aliens; and (3) penalties for stowaways, vessels, and aircraft. Revises voluntary departure provisions. Authorizes appropriations for the state criminal alien assistance program (SCAAP). Revises passport, visa, and immigration fraud provisions. Directs: (1) the United States Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend passport fraud sentencing guidelines; and (2) the Attorney General to develop immigration fraud prosecution guidelines. Expands the definition of conveyances subject to forfeiture for smuggling. Makes it unlawful for any person to: (1) sell a firearm or ammunition to a person who has not been lawfully admitted for U.S. permanent residence; and (2) evade a federal checkpoint. Requires commercial vehicles transporting passengers from outside the United States to a U.S. airport or seaport to provide arrival/departure manifests. Authorizes grants for Indian tribes adversely affected by illegal immigration. Authorizes Department and Foreign Service special agents to investigate: (1) illegal passport or visa issuance or use; (2) Department-related identity theft and document fraud; and (3) federal offenses committed in the special maritime and territorial jurisdictions (nonmilitary) of the United States. Makes inadmissible and deportable convicted alien: (1) sex offenders who fail to register; and (2) street gang members. Sets forth, with respect to immigration-related enforcement activities: (1) protections for vulnerable populations; (2) apprehension procedures involving children; and (3) detention procedures for families with children. Requires the creation of secure alternatives to detention (excluding alien terrorists). Enumerates humane detention conditions, including conditions for children and vulnerable populations. Requires the appointment of a detention commission. Authorizes access to counsel for aliens in removal proceedings. Sets forth protections for: (1) refugees, including designation of refugee groups; and (2) stateless persons in the United States, including mechanisms for regularizing status. Establishes in DHS a position of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Ombudsman. Provides that refugees (and spouses and children) shall be lawful permanent residents as of the date of their admittance. Eliminates the one-year time limit for filing an asylum claim. Sets forth immigration-related worksite enforcement provisions, including provisions regarding: (1) unlawful employment of aliens; (2) document verification; (3) the employment verification system; and (4) responsibilities of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Permits the disclosure of certain of taxpayer information to DHS. Requires the issuance of: (1) fraud-, tamper-, and wear-resistant Social Security cards; and (2) machine-readable, tamper-resistant employment authorization documents with biometric identifiers. Makes it an unfair immigration employment practice to discriminate based on national origin or citizenship status. Revises immigration-related activities of the SSA and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Authorizes appropriations for responsibilities under this Act for: (1) DHS; (2) SSA; (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ); and (4) the Department of State. Establishes the Standing Commission on Immigration, Labor Markets, and the National Interest. Establishes a temporary guest worker program (H-2C nonimmigrant visa). Permits H-2C aliens to apply for lawful permanent resident status. Sets forth employer compliance provisions. Revises family and employment based immigrant visa provisions. Recaptures unused FY1992-FY2007 visas. Revises the definition of &quot;immediate relative&quot; to include the spouse and child of a lawful permanent resident. Expands specified family-unity exceptions to unlawful presence-based inadmissibility. Establishes a status adjustment process for certain military family members. Redefines &quot;child&quot; to include a stepchild under 21 years old. Provides specified relief for orphans and widows/widowers. Authorizes the status adjustment of a finacee/fiance or alien spouse and any minor children (K-visa) to conditional permanent resident status if such alien marries a petitioner within three months after U.S. admission. Exempts children of naturalized Filipino World War II veterans from worldwide or numerical immigrant limitations. Permits: (1) the reopening of certain Haitian status adjustment applications; and (2) workers who are eligible for permanent resident status adjustment but for whom a visa number is unavailable to apply for adjustment. Return of Talent Act - Permits a lawful permanent resident to return to his or her country of citizenship or nationality for up to two years in order to contribute to such country's postconflict or natural disaster reconstruction activities. Uniting American Families Act of 2010 - Includes a &quot;permanent partner&quot; within the scope of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Revises: (1) the EB-5 visa (alien investor) program; and (2) student visa eligibility. Eliminates sunset provisions for: (1) the special immigrant nonminister religious worker program; and (2) the Conrad State 30 program (alien physicians working in medically underserved areas). Makes Irish nationals who come to provide specialty work in the United States eligible for E-3 visas. Expands the S-visa (aliens who assist law enforcement) category. Sets forth protections for foreign workers recruited abroad. Establishes in the Treasury the H-2B Employment Certification Application Fee Account. Specifies employer actions to be taken to recruit U.S. workers prior to filing for admission of H-2B (nonagricultural temporary) workers. Sets forth H-2B and U.S. worker protections. Revises H-1B (specialty occupation) provisions regarding: (1) employer applications; (2) complaints against employers; and (3) worker protections. Limits the new office hiring of L-1 (intracompany transfer) nonimmigrants for more than one year. Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act or the POWER Act - Expands the U-visa (crime victims) category. Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2010 or the AgJOBS Act of 2010 - Confers &quot;blue card status&quot; upon an alien who has fulfilled specified periods of agricultural employment in the United States. Provides for adjustment to permanent resident status if the alien has fulfilled other specified periods of agricultural employment in the United States. Revises H-2A visa (agricultural labor or temporary or seasonal services) provisions. Establishes the Commission on Agricultural Wage Standards. Creates a lawful prospective immigrant status for qualifying aliens present in the United States. Provides for status adjustment to lawful permanent resident. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2010 or the DREAM Act of 2010 - Repeals the provision making unlawful aliens ineligible for higher education benefits based on state residence unless a U.S. citizen or national is eligible for such benefits without regard to state residence. Authorizes the Secretary to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional permanent resident status, an alien who: (1) entered the United States before his or her 16th birthday and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding enactment of this Act; (2) is a person of good moral character; (3) is not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds; (4) at the time of application, has been admitted to an institution of higher education or has earned a high school or equivalent diploma; (5) from the age of 16 and older, has never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal; and (6) was under age 35 on the date of this Act's enactment. Provides for status adjustment to lawful permanent resident. Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the Department of Homeland Security Legalization Program Account; (2) the Department of State Legalization Program Account; and (3) the Immigration Reform Penalty Account. Provides grants to states for integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs. Provides: (1) tax credits to teachers of English language learners; (2) tax deductions for the expenses of becoming certified as such teachers; and (3) tax credits for employers' expenses in making adult education and literacy services available to their employees. Establishes the Presidential Award for Business Leadership in Promoting United States Citizenship. Renames the Office of Citizenship within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of DHS as the Office of Citizenship and New Americans. Authorizes the Office to make grants to states and subgrants to local governments to assist them in integrating immigrants. Authorizes grants for: (1) public education and community training; and (2) community-based organizations to assist naturalization applicants. Provides for the status adjustment to lawful permanent resident of certain: (1) Haitian orphans; (2) Liberian nationals; and (3) victims of terrorism. Establishes: (1) the Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans to review U.S. government wartime treatment of European Americans and European Latin Americans; and (2) the Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees to review the U.S. government's refusal to allow entry into the United States of Jewish and other refugees fleeing persecution or genocide in Europe. Provides grants to state courts for programs to assist individuals with limited English proficiency to access and understand state court proceedings.

Bill· SS. 3902 (111th)referred

A bill to deem references to Operation Iraqi Freedom in provisions of Federal law providing benefits for service in the Armed Forces to include references to Operation New Dawn.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Deems any reference to Operation Iraqi Freedom in a provision of federal law providing a benefit for service in the Armed Forces to include a reference to Operation New Dawn, unless otherwise terminated by an explicit delimiting or other termination date. Considers active-duty service in Operation New Dawn as service on active duty in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities, for purposes of eligibility for certain veterans' benefits.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 673 (111th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it values the active participation of the Republic of Macedonia as the state partner of the Vermont National Guard over the past 15 years.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and the Republic of Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of the Republic of Macedonia. Expresses appreciation for the joint endeavors of the governments of Macedonia and the United States in combating terrorist activities around the world.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 670 (111th)passed

A resolution designating the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as "National Veterans History Project Week".

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Designates the week beginning on Monday, November 8, 2010, as National Veterans History Project Week. Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project. Encourages national, state, and local organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of U.S. veterans.

Bill· HRH.R. 6369 (111th)referred

MyCAA Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

MyCAA Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense, as one of the programs established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to assist spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, to continue to carry out the current Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program, under which such spouses may receive up to $6,000 in tuition assistance for education and training courses and licensing and credentialing fees. Requires the Secretary to establish such assistance programs. Prohibits the Secretary from restricting MyCAA program participation to spouses of members serving in particular grades.

Bill· HRH.R. 6377 (111th)referred

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2010

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2010

Guardians of Freedom Act of 2010 - Directs the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Chief) to serve as an advocate and liaison for the National Guard of each state, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands (the states and such areas) and inform such National Guards of all actions that could affect their federal or state missions, including any equipment level or force structure changes. Requires the Chief to: (1) be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with responsibility for advocating for the National Guards of the states and such areas; and (2) consult with state governors and adjutant generals before any changes are made in National Guard force structure or equipment levels.

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