WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (S. 2292) to "require asylum officers to conduct credible fear screenings before admitting aliens seeking asylum into the United States, to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an alternatives to detention pilot program, and to clarify that aliens transiting through third countries on the way to the United States are ineligible for asylum." The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 2234) to "establish a consortia of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters." The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Mike Rounds, 502 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/224-5842; or in the state at 111 W. Capitol Ave., Ste. 210, P.O.Box 3  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 2265) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to improve the work-study allowance program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs." The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Jon Tester, 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-2604; 202/224-2644; or in the state at 8 3rd St.   more