The full title of this column is Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol, which is Gaelic for Perspectives on Life, written by Richard McDonough. It will show up on Wednesdays, but the first one is coming on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America Part Five

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America
Part Five

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In Part One of a series of news columns detailing options to update policies regarding immigration into the United States Of America, Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol noted that land within the United States of America could potentially be leased permanently to another independent nation.

In Part Two of this series, Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol detailed how certain people are able to be transported in vehicles to, from, and within the United States of America and yet not be subject to American laws.

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America Part Four

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America
Part Four

immigration options part four

In Part One of a series of news columns detailing options to update policies regarding immigration into the United States Of America, Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol noted that land within the United States of America could potentially be leased permanently to another independent nation.

In Part Two of this series, Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol detailed how certain people are able to be transported in vehicles to, from, and within the United States of America and yet not be subject to American laws.

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America Part Three

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America
Part Three

the first page of the house joint resolution proposing the 14th amendment to the u s constitution the u.s. national archives and records administration june 16 1866The first page of the United States House of Representatives Joint Resolution Proposing the 14th Amendment to the U S Constitution. (This document was provided courtesy of The U S National Archives and Records Administration, June 16, 1866.)

In Part One of a series of news columns detailing options to update policies regarding immigration into the United States Of America, Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol noted that land within the United States of America could potentially be leased permanently to another independent nation.

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America Part Two

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America
Part Two

motor vehicle provided by the diplomatic security service of the u s department of state september 16 2021 two 65One of the motor vehicles provided by the Diplomatic Security Service of the United States Department of State to transport protectees attending a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in the City of New York. (This photograph was provided courtesy of the Diplomatic Security Service of the U S Department of State, September 16, 2021.)

In Part One of a series of news columns detailing options to update policies regarding immigration into the United States Of America, Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol noted that land within the United States of America could potentially be leased permanently to another independent nation.

This edition of Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saol details how certain people are able to be transported in vehicles to, from, and within the United States of America and yet not be subject to American laws.

Read more ...

Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America Part One

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Options To Update Immigration Policies Into The United States Of America
Part One

ocracoke island british cemetery paul diming april 25 2021 35The White Ensign of the United Kingdom flies over the land that is the site of the Ocracoke Island British Cemetery in North Carolina. (This photograph was provided courtesy of Paul Diming, April 25, 2021.)

The United States of America has had a variety of official and unofficial policies towards immigration into the country since its founding as an independent nation.

Official policies have focused on who is allowed to immigrate legally into the country. These policies sometimes included quotas for specific nationalities. In some years, people from Country "X" would be welcomed, while people from Country "Y" would be excluded from legal immigration options.

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Anniversary Of The Start Of World War III April 18, 1983

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Anniversary Of The Start Of World War III
April 18, 1983

ronald and nancy reagan at andrews air force base april 23 1983 the white house 20President Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan, at Andrews Air Force Base (now known as "Joint Base Andrews") in Maryland reviewing flag-draped coffins of some of those killed in the bombing of the Embassy of the United States of America in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 18, 1983. (This photograph was produced by The White House and provided courtesy of The U S National Archives and Records Administration, April 23, 1983.)

Today is the anniversary of the start of World War III.

On this date 41 years ago, April 18, 1983, the Embassy of the United States of America in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed.

A total of 64 people died in this attack. Of that number, 17 were Americans, according to the U S State Department. A majority of those killed in this attack were Lebanese nationals. One of those that died was the suicide attacker who brought the explosives to the embassy. In addition to the individuals who died, the U S Department of Homeland Security indicated that approximately 120 people were injured.

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Income Taxes Due Versus Reporting of Income Part Four

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Income Taxes Due Versus Reporting of Income, Part Four

irs logo irsThe Internal Revenue Service is responsible for collecting taxes due to the Federal government. (This image was provided courtesy of the Internal Revenue Service.)

The bedrock of the Federal income tax system is voluntary compliance.

That's what the leaders of the United States like to tout.

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Income Taxes Due Versus Reporting of Income Part Three

Peirspictiochtai Ar An Saolirs building constitution avenue facade general services administration 50This is the façade of the headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service Building facing Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. (This photograph was provided courtesy of the U S General Services Administration.)

If you receive $5,000 or more during Year 2024 through "Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions," you'll be receiving a Form 1099-K detailing those payments. That Form 1099-K will likely be sent to you in January of 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will also get a copy of your Form 1099-K.

Businesses that provide "Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions" include a number of digital platforms utilized by many Americans.

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