Not immigration related, but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel for the finance bill. Which is good for immigration.
Republicans in the US Senate have dropped their objection to a debate on the most significant reforms to financial regulations since the 1930s.
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said Republicans would "at last allow debate on the bill to bring accountability to Wall Street".
Republicans had blocked action on the bill for three consecutive days.
The agreement came after Democrats threatened to hold an extraordinary all-night session in the Senate.
There is more at this link...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8650527.stm