How Much To Access Government Data On Immigration? Only $173,775

538.com ^ | JUN 24, 2016 AT 5:17 PM | By Jody Avirgan

[Behind Liberal Lines]

A little more than a year ago, Quartz’s David Yanofsky did what many data reporters do every day: He submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for a set of statistics from a government agency. Yanofsky wanted immigration statistics about who enters the country from the International Trade Administration, the only government agency that compiles comprehensive records of this kind.

The ITA got back to him and said that he was welcome to the data set — all he had to do was cut a check for $173,775. After weeks of paperwork and haggling with the agency, Yanofsky is now suing to get access, and to make a larger statement about the importance of open data for journalists and residents alike.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

The most transparent administration in history/

[Flick Lives]

I fully understand that access to this immigration data would cost $173,775. After all it takes a lot of effort to concoct phony but convincing looking records.

[MUDDOG]

Yanofsky

I'm glad he's giving them a hot time. Summer in the city.

[wastedyears]

Everything and anything not related to national security should not be behind any type of wall at all. All of it should be put up on open servers for the world to see.

[Liz]

This is how deliberately incompetent the feds are----thanks
to Obama. Donald needs to attack the invasion from the top.

S/B Muslim terrorist Tashfeen Malik had her K-1 fiancee visa approved even though:
(1) she openly posted about committing violent jihad on social media,
(2) gave a falsified Pakistani street address, and,
(3) was a Pakistani migrating from Saudi Arabia (an unusual living arrangement for a single Muslim woman).

Malik was screened by (1) US Homeland Security officials, (2) the US State Department, (3) a third screening after applying for a green card, the NY Times reported.

[Liz]

ACTION NOW---Capitol Switchboard 1-866-220-0044

FIRE DHS SECY JEH JOHNSON---failure to protect ntl security
FIRE LEON RODRIGUEZ USCIS head---mismanaging visa enforcement

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AUDIT DHS---AUDIT DHS--AUDIT DHS

Homeland Security seeks $41.2 billion budget for 2016
February 4, 2015 6:30 AM By BioPrepWatch Reports

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced a $41.2 billion budget request Monday for the 2016 fiscal year.

The budget would improve the unity of effort at the department, Johnson said, focusing on “harmonizing DHS business processes.” Along with the budget, a new Common Appropriations Structure was also submitted to Congress, which would standardize financial planning, programming and budgets for all DH agencies, Johnson said.

There are five areas the department focuses on each year, and the budget is in alignment with those five missions, Johnson said.

<><> The first mission is to prevent terrorism and enhance security in the country by implementing security for the land, air and at sea.

<><> The next mission is to secure and manage the country’s borders, and reduce the number of illegal immigrants and amount of contraband getting into the United States.

<><> The third mission includes enforcing and administering immigration laws and providing safe and secure detention of illegal immigrants in federal custody if they are a flight risk or a public safety concern.

<><> The fourth mission deals with safeguarding and securing cyberspace, which impacts economic security. The 2016 budget would invest in technology and staff to reduce cybercrime and improve the security of federal network defenses.

<><> The fifth mission, Johnson said, is to strengthen national preparedness and resilience so the country can prepare and respond to any type of disaster. <> Johnson said before Congress approves any funding for the next fiscal year lawmakers should approve funding for the current year.

“The President’s FY 2016 Budget provides the resources necessary for the Department of Homeland Security to further strengthen our efforts to fulfill our wide-ranging missions, while also being agile and vigilant in the face of ever-evolving threats and recent world events,” Johnson said. “But prior to acting on the FY 2016 Budget, I urge Congress to fully fund DHS for the rest of this fiscal year, as the current continuing resolution is disruptive, creates uncertainty, and impedes efficient resource planning and execution.”

SOURCE http://bioprepwatch.com/news/homeland-security-seeks-41-2-billion-budget-for-2016/340791/

AUDIT DHS AUDIT DHS AUDIT DHS AUDIT DHS
We demand to know where the money is going.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

I could be one of 3 people who would get that reference. First rock concert I ever went to.

[thoughtomator]

And you can't buy stats on the number of citizens killed by government in the US at any price.

A good rule of thumb is that anything a government doesn't want you to know is covering up some form of deception, fraud, crime or malfeasance.

[MUDDOG]

Good old Zal. RIP.

[Liz]

Memorable Reagan:

"The most frightening words in the English language:
I'm from the government and I'm here to help you."