VISA not every where you want to be

The US senate has passed a security bill to deal with terrorist attacks, a part of which is a conditional abolishment of the visa requirement for Washington's allies in the war on terrorism. Poland is one of its staunchest supporters, but what are the chances for the visa waver to materialize in the near future?

The bill, passed on the strength of 60 votes against 38, is only a first step towards visa abolishment. It must go to the House of Representatives and be signed by W, who threatens to veto it for reasons not connected with the visas.