The department says its efforts to digitize records, update computer software, hire 4,000 workers, extend overtime to process claims and make changes intended to speed the processing of claims will begin shrinking inventory by next year.
BANK OF AMERICA, Charlotte, N.C., said it had acquired Framework Inc., Tarrytown, N.Y., and will use its technology to speed the processing of home mortgages.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service will start charging foreign scientists, athletes, corporate executives and other special workers an extra $1,000 to speed the processing of their temporary work visas.
Jo Ann Rooney, acting under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, told the panel that all the services had hired new personnel to speed the processing of cases.
Prospective parents hope that an agreement worked out by Guatemalan and American officials will speed the processing of the remaining cases.
Together, with applause and some outrage, he and Judge Kaye have imposed wide-ranging changes on the courts, reining in civil court, opening the family court to the public, and trying to speed the processing of cases.
A14 Expedited Visas, for a Price The I.N.S. will start charging foreign scientists, athletes, corporate executives and other special workers an extra $1,000 to speed the processing of temporary work visas.
PAGE A10 New Fee for Speedy Visas The government will charge foreign scientists, athletes, corporate executives and other special workers an extra $1,000 to speed the processing of temporary work visas.
Researchers say they believe that the portable labs would also speed the processing of DNA samples and eliminate a huge backlog of unprocessed samples from unsolved crimes in many cities, including New York.
