Immigration law; H-1B visas for 'specialty' workers

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The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 increased the yearly quota of H1-B visas in the FY 1999-2001. These are visas for specialty workers from abroad. FY 1999 sees an increase from 65,000 to 115,000, but this limit will probably be reached by June.Employers should remember the 2-3 month delay caused by INS and Department of Labor visa processing and apply for such visas as soon as possible or look to other employment options.

Officials and employees, Computer industry, Visas, Alien labor, Foreign labor

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Wise man and more

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Former Senate Majority leader George Mitchell has achieved much since leaving the Senate, handling the Good Friday Agreement which brought peace to Northern Ireland, participating in a panel investigating the economics of Major League Baseball, and heading a panel investigating corruption in Salt Lake City's selection as a site for the Winter Olympics. Mitchell's work in Northern Ireland won him the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998.

Achievements and awards, Legislators, Mitchell, George J.

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Drive up tax benefits for a variety of travel costs

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Tax deductions related to travel and commuting costs are discussed. Topics include mixed business and pleasure travel expenses, educational travel, conventions and cruises, reasonable versus lavish or extravagant travel expenses, and substantiation requirements. Commuting expenses involving multiple businesses and transporting tools or equipment are also covered.

Taxation, Expense deductions, Commuters, Travel costs

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