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ARLINGTON, Va., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ProEnglish, the nation's leading official English advocacy group, announced today it is launching a radio ad campaign in South Carolina to expose the fact that contrary to Sen. Lindsey Graham's repeated claims, the comprehensive immigration bill he and the members of the "Gang of Eight" recently introduced in the Senate has no requirement that illegal immigrants learn English. "The promise that Senator Graham made on repeated...

A CIS study of other recent amnesties indicates that it is WASHINGTON, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The "Gang of Eight" senators argue that their bill (S.744) is not an amnesty because illegal immigrants would have to pay a fine and fulfill other requirements as a condition of legalization. Yet seven recent tax and parking-ticket amnesties imposed conditions and payments on those who violated the law, and in every case these programs were considered to be an amnesty by...

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If passed, the Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status (STARS) Act, introduced yesterday by Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.), would be only the first in a series of amnesties for illegal aliens, charges the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). FAIR has consistently maintained that enacting any type of amnesty legislation will encourage rampant illegal immigration and create mounting pressure for additional amnesties. The...

SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AmnestyThis is a limited-time "Amnesty Program" for certain outstanding court debt. The program began on January 1, 2012, and ends June 30, 2012. Only traffic tickets that were due to be paid before January 1, 2009, are eligible. Parking tickets, driving under the influence (DUI), and reckless driving cases are NOT eligible. To qualify for the 50 percent discount, all of the following conditions must be met: You have an...

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection will begin a three-month amnesty program on June 1 to help identify unregistered X-ray machines and bring operators into compliance. "This initiative offers a limited-time opportunity for medical providers to come into regulatory compliance without suffering a penalty," DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. "The registration and inspection program is essential to safeguard all...

RALEIGH, N.C., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Several national media outlets are trying to suggest that a Mitt Romney flip flop on the issue of illegal immigration is imminent now that Romney is the presumptive winner of the GOP primary. ALIPAC is issuing a national advisory that such a radical shift could spell doom for the Romney campaign and the country. Mitt Romney (857-288-3500) is currently experiencing a surge in support as GOP voters begin coalescing behind his...

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Congress should not be voting on any mass amnesty legislation without being fully aware of the cost estimate from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office," said ProEnglish Executive Director Jayne Cannava. "This evening, Rep. Steve King of Iowa requested that CBO release its cost analysis of the DREAM Act before the House or the Senate moves to consider it for a vote on the floor after the legislation was rumored to carry a...

TRENTON, N.J., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A webcast that provides information to individual taxpayers, business owners and tax professionals interested in taking part in New Jersey's Tax Amnesty program has been posted at TaxAmnesty.nj.gov. The webcast will remain on the site until the Amnesty program ends June 15. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090504/NY10210LOGO ) The webcast features Mark Wintermute, administrator of the Tax Amnesty program, answering a number of questions...

Comprehensive Marketing Campaign, Targeted Public Relations Effort to Raise Awareness of the Tax Amnesty Program CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Brushfire Inc., a New Jersey-based, full-service, integrated marketing communications agency, has been selected as the agency of record for the 2009 New Jersey Tax Amnesty Program. Brushfire will conduct a campaign crafted to improve compliance with tax requirements, bring non-filers to the tax rolls and raise revenue for the state of...

State Will Slash Interest in Half; Waive Penalties for Individuals and Businesses TRENTON, N.J., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Division of Taxation has initiated a limited time Tax Amnesty program for individuals and businesses that, due to tough economic times, owe taxes and are now confronted with accumulating interest payments and penalties. Beginning Monday, May 4, and until June 15, 2009, the Division will waive all penalties and forgive half of the interest owed. (Logo:...