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Of interest...
Policy Changes: Afghan and Iraqi Immigrants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / OFA recently released program instructions concerning eligibility for Afghan and Iraqi immigrants. This guidance addressed the change in the time-limited exemption period for Afghan special immigrants. Under the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, the time-limited exemption period for Afghan special immigrants has now changed from six (6) months to eight (8) months. The eight (8) month exemption period for Iraqi special immigrants also remains in effect per section 1244(g) of the NDAA 2008, enacted January 28, 2008. For the full guidance, click here.
The High Cost of Living in Poverty
A recent Washington Post article that examines poverty concluded that it is expensive to be poor. It claimed that, ironically, poor neighborhoods generally do not have access to banks or grocery stores, and pay a premium for the services that are located in their communities. The entire article takes a closer look at the unique challenges confronting the poor, which seem to exacerbate the state of poverty. Click here to see the complete article.
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06/22/09
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06/10/09
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USDOL's Green Jobs Training
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has announced its initial plans for awarding "green job training" funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The Recovery Act is intended to preserve and create jobs, promote the nation's economic recovery, and assist those most impacted by the recession. Among other funding directed toward the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), the Recovery Act provides $750 million for a program of competitive grants for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industries. Click here to fund further information, and to view Training and Employment Notices with more details.
