Facing long odds, Democrats reintroduce DREAM Act

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Source: Raw Story

WASHINGTON – Top Senate Democrats on Wednesday reintroduced the DREAM Act, a proposal that would grant legal status to children of unauthorized immigrants if they attend college or join the military and show strong moral character.

The measure was unveiled on one day after President Barack Obama gave a major speech backing comprehensive immigration reform. The plan was announced at a Capitol Hill press conference held by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

"They were brought to the United States as children," Durbin said. "They grew up in this country. They went to school every day with their hand over their heart and pledged allegiance to the American flag. The only flag they know."

"This is not just a piece of legislation," he added. "This is a matter of justice."

More at: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/05/11/facing-long-odds-democrats-reintroduce-dream-act/

[FrenchieCat]

1. The President said he needed our voices to make this happen.....

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2. recommend

[Malikshah]

3. It will only work if the MSM catches on and makes it a story. The DREAM Act

shall live again.