移民体系有漏洞 修订法案惹争议(2/2)
概述:近期美国民众就美国移民体系是否存在缺陷的问题议论纷纷。Hint:
Farm Bill
Mumbai
Pakistani
Lashkar-e-Taiba
House Homeland Security Committee
John Kerry
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http://t1.g.hjfile.cn/listen/201306/201306121019143243645.mp3Even if the immigration bill passes in the Senate, lawmakers in the House of Representatives are considering their own reforms.
Agriculture also is a focus this week, as the Senate prepares to vote on the Farm Bill. The House is expected to take up the package of conservation, nutrition and subsidy programs later this month.
Looking abroad, House members are considering the terrorist attacks in 2008 on India's financial capital, Mumbai. The Pakistani-based terror group responsible for the attacks, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and the group's intent or ability to strike the U.S. will be the focus of the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
And June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride month, a fact that Secretary of State John Kerry highlighted last week.
"This month is about the assertion of equality and dignity. It's about the affirmation of fundamental freedoms and human rights. It is about people taking pride in who they are, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity."
As of August 1st, same-sex marriage will be legal in 12 U.S. states, plus the District of Columbia. President Obama is expected to speak at a pride celebration on Thursday.即使参议院通过了移民法案,众议院的立法者也开始考虑起他们的改革。
这周,当参议院准备农业法案的表决时,农业也成了焦点。众议院预计在这个月晚些时候采取保护,营养和补贴的方案。
聚焦国外,众议院议员正在考虑2008年在印度的金融中心孟买发生的恐怖事件。巴基斯坦恐怖组织对此事件负责。周三,美国的众议院国土安全会员会将会关注忠诚军(Lashkar-e-Taiba)及其袭击美国的意图与能力。
国务卿约翰•克里上周强调,六月是女同性恋,男同性恋,双性恋和变性者自豪月。
“这个月的主题是有关平等和尊严的。它是对于基本自由和人权的肯定。它是人们对他们原始自我的自豪,无论他们的性取向或性别认同。”
从8月1日起,同性婚姻将在美国的12个州,加上哥伦比亚特区合法化。奥巴马总统预计将在周四的自尊庆祝上发言。
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