So, any progress on those "visas for nurses"-style bills?

With the elections upcoming and hurricane Gustav approaching, immigration bills are taking a back seat. Doubt will be even looked at this year.

The Republican convention is even being shortened because of the Hurricaine, everything is being put into keeping those people safe.

Seriously, do not expect anything to happen until after the elections and the new government is sworn in. We are going into election time as well and everyone will be off campaigning as well for a month.