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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has come up with a new test immigrants can chose to take -it’s a pilot program right now.

Immigrant rights groups are concerned the test is too hard.

One of the questions immigrants might be asked is this:
“What country is on the southern border of the United States?”

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The Marines have a new boss, Commandant Gen. James Conway. He has some goals that are important to Marines. One of the newer things he is going to implement is a Wounded Warrior Regime. It would be the first of it’s kind for the USMC and it’s very needed.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Corps’ new top officer began his first official trip as commandant Tuesday, visiting Marines in North Carolina and telling them he’s got big plans to give Marines more time at home, design a new PT uniform and create a “wounded warrior regiment” to help combat veterans.

Conway visited the Maxwell Barracks, and spoke with many wounded Marines. This is impressive and I respect the Commandant for placing such high value upon these young men and women.

The first stop on Conway’s trip was Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, where he talked to two groups of about 1,500 Marines each. Conway introduced some of the themes for his four-year term after succeeding Gen. Mike Hagee, who retired Nov. 13.

Conway said his first priority is to take care of Marines in combat, whether that means giving them more time between deployments, equipment or anything else. A change in leadership at the top of the Corps will not alter that stance, he said.

“Nothing, absolutely nothing is going to change that.”

Standard for a leader.

Conway’s trip to North Carolina so far has included stops at Lejeune’s Wounded Warrior Barracks, where he visited with recuperating Marines, and at Cherry Point, where more than a dozen Marines got to ask the new boss questions.

Conway wants to start up a resource center for wounded Marines and their families- who need support and guidance. I have heard that he is also looking into expanding the model of Maxwell Barracks- which is an excellent program designed to keep wounded Marines on base near their peers, during their recovery process. The Marines receive rehab services while they are residing in the refurbished barracks.

Here’s wishing the new Commandant the best of luck.

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So where is Michael anyway??

He’s OK…I’ve talked to him a couple times and he survived his trek to Colorado and then to Cali, and then back. It took him a little longer than he anticipated cause the rental truck wouldn’t go faster than 70mph. He’s getting settled down at the new job and all that. I would be NUMB from all that riding, thats for sure!

What else is new?? Our guy, Tom Tancredo has caused yet another uproar…this time he called Miami a “third world country”. It’s true- because of the high numbers of illegal immigrants there. I respect Tom for daring to speak the truth for what it is, without regard to being politically sensitive to those who would be offended.

KUSA - Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo made waves by comparing Miami, Florida to a “Third World country,” causing Florida politicians to lash back.

He initially made the remarks at a “Restoration Weekend” event over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida.

The four-day Florida event focused in part on immigration and brought guests like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter together.

In an interview with a conservative online news site, Tancredo commented on Florida’s largest city saying, “Look at what has happened to Miami. It has become a Third World country. You just pick it up and take it and move it someplace. You would never know you’re in the United States of America. You would certainly say you’re in a Third World country.”

Tancredo reinforced his position to 9NEWS on Tuesday citing Miami’s poverty and crime rates.

“I don’t think the analogy is that far off,” he said.

“It’s important to Coloradans, and everybody else who believes themselves to be Americans - who are comfortable with the idea of being an American. As opposed to the people in Miami, who feel comfortable with the fact they don’t have to be,” said Tancredo.

He said Miami is not the only city in America facing these issues.

“What we see today in Miami, Los Angeles, Nuevo Laredo, we will eventually see throughout the United States,” said Tancredo.

Florida politicians have expressed anger in the wake of Tancredo’s comments.

Yes, Jeb Bush called Tom a “nut” for making these statements. Why is Tom a nut, for pointing out the truth? It’s no secret Bush and company are pro-illegal immigrant.

Congressman Tom Tancredo, who has perfected the art of stirring up political storms, is reveling in controversy again. And, like a pig rolling in mud, he’s loving every minute of it.

Not that we’re calling him a pig, of course. But Florida Gov. Jeb Bush had another name for the Littleton Republican: “What a nut,” the president’s brother told reporters. “I’m just disappointed \[that\] he’s a Republican. He doesn’t represent my views.”

Of course Tom doesn’t represent Jeb’s views. Jeb doesn’t live in CO and he didn’t vote for Tom. And it’s sad that Tom has to speak for so many in Miami who no longer recognize their city, Jeb.

The political ramifications are continuing for Tom:

Violence erupted at a Michigan law school Thursday when protestors tried to block a speech by Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo.

Police were called after protestors pulled a fire alarm prior to the speech on immigration policies. There were at least three violent incidents with protestors targeting student backers of the event, Tancredo, R-Littleton, said today.

“One was spit on, one was kicked, and one was punched,” Tancredo said in an e-mail. “Tires were also slashed.”

So much for peaceful protest from those who call themselves Lemoncrats (TM)…Tom is speaking to the facts and Lemoncrats AND Illegals cannot handle it.

We need more people like Tancredo- he’s no nut. He’s smart and tells it like it is. Not too many polcats have the NUTS to do this.

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