Administration shifting Cuba policy

Administration shifting Cuba policy
2006/8

By LARA JAKES JORDAN, Associated Press Writer 40 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is preparing to ease immigration
rules for a limited number of Cubans following Fidel Castro 's handoff
of power, focusing on reuniting families who have relatives in the
United States.

While stressing that any policy shift was not yet final, administration
officials said the changes could be announced as early as this week.

"Taken together, they promote safe, legal and orderly migration, while
they also support the Cuban people in their aspirations for a free and
prosperous society," says a draft copy of Homeland Security Department
talking points obtained by The Associated Press.

The Homeland Security Department oversees U.S. immigration policy.

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