I'd like to see a rundown of the money forcibly taken by govt. and supposedly used for border control.
I don't have the numbers, but here's the mission statement:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/fy2006/dhs.html
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The Administration is committed to making sure America continues to welcome the contributions of immigrants. Within DHS, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to improve systems to provide immigrants information and services in a timely, accurate, consistent, courteous and professional manner, while also guaranteeing national security.
Backlog Reduction. The 2006 Budget continues funding for the President’s multi-year $540 million initiative enabling USCIS to reduce the backlog of applications, and ensure a six-month processing standard for all applications by the end of 2006. In 2004, USCIS has continued the focus on quality improvements and expanded national security checks, such as performing background name checks on all applications before approval. Although the checks have initially meant longer processing times, enhanced security will ensure that only eligible applicants are given the right to enter the United States. In addition, USCIS began implementing significant information technology improvements including electronic filing (e-filing) for certain immigration applications.
Over the coming year, the Department will focus on transforming the application process with a greater focus on customers. DHS will establish clear performance milestones, actively monitor progress towards these milestones, and ensure integrity by establishing comprehensive quality assurance measures.
Temporary Worker Program. The Administration is committed to achieving significant immigration reform. Such reform would better control security at our borders, match willing foreign workers with U.S. employers who can not find U.S. workers to fill certain jobs, provide incentives for temporary workers to return to their home countries and families, and protect the rights of legal immigrants while not rewarding illegal immigrants. The 2006 Budget proposes to more than double the funding dedicated to worksite investigations performed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement relative to 2004. The 2006 Budget provides an additional $18 million above the 2005 level.
The USWW (US Welcome Wagon) formerly know as ICE, formerly known as the INS.
Bienvenidos, nuestros Amigos Mexicanos: "Mi casa es su casa!"
I'm sure the monies of this PRIVATE organization pales in comparison. Blackbird.