Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.2831 To amend Public Law 89-732 to modify the requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent resident.

Lingle, Hirono weigh in after televised debate

2012-10-09T01:00:00Z

...a primary role in the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007. Fact: Hirono was one of 93 co-sponsors of the bill (H.R.2831), hardly a primary role. 3. Hirono claimed: The $16 trillion debt we now owe as a nation was the result of the two wa

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The Perverse Cuban-American Mythology

2012-06-11T12:12:29Z

Just two weeks ago, representative David Rivera (R-Fl) introduced an amendment to H.R. 2831 to modify the requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent resident of the US in order to restrict his/her right to ...

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Proposed Amendment to the Cuban Adjustment Act Criticized in USA

2012-06-08T16:19:26Z

The H.R. 2831 bill introduced by Rivera seeks to amend Public Law 89-732 (Cuban Adjustment Act) would withhold or rescind permanent residency status given under the 1966 Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act (commonly referred to as CAA) to any Cuban immigrant who

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Mauricio Claver-Carone testimony on the Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act

2012-06-01T03:34:38Z

It is truly a privilege to be here with all of you today to testify in support of H.R. 2831, a bill to modify the requirements in the Cuban Refugee Adjustment Act (“CRAA”) under which a Cuban national can qualify for and maintain status as a permanent

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Today in Congress: Intel authorization, MilCon approps (and psst... maybe some abortion)

2012-05-31T09:26:34Z

On H.R. 2831 – To amend Public Law 89-732 to modify the requirement for a Cuban national to qualify for and maintain status as a permanent resident. MC’s and public witnesses. 2141 RHOB. OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM ...

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Cuban-Americans Urged to Reject Travel Restriction on Cuba

2012-05-29T17:35:43Z

A bill proposed by Congress member David Rivera, the H.R. 2831, which would modify the Public Act 89-732 (known as Cuban Adjustment Act), will be discussed on Thursday during a meeting of the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement of the House

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The week ahead on the Hill: A high-stakes jobs battle on the horizon

2011-09-05T01:00:00Z

67, authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the DC Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run; HR 2061, the Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011; and HR 2831, a measure to extend the Generalized System of Preferences. ...

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Florida Republican looks to clamp down on abuse of Cuban residency rules

2011-09-01T01:00:00Z

Rivera's bill, HR 2831, is a response to complaints that Cuban nationals are obtaining US residency status only to return to Cuba. Rivera argues the residency program was established in 1966 under the Cuban Adjustment Act to protect Cubans fleeing the

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