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lilbawler2001 03-27-2009 07:28 AM
S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquer...p/~bdYdiH:@@@P

Only 7 co-sponsors for now.

lilbawler2001 03-27-2009 07:42 AM
Re: S.729- Dream Act
 
Remarks by Lugar( i think).


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Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senator Durbin once again to introduce the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, DREAM. This legislation has the potential to change the lives of many young people in an extraordinary and positive way and is an investment in America's future.
The Senate has attempted several times to pass the DREAM Act, but the bitter politics of immigration have stalled our best efforts in the past. I appreciate Senator Durbin's persistence, and I share his commitment to the young people whose lives this bill would profoundly improve. Those who came to the U.S. as minors under the care of their parents are not guilty of their parents' transgressions. For many, the U.S. is the only home they know. We will further the Federal policy that supports educational opportunity and military service if we exercise the forbearance to defer rigid application of our laws upon those who have the potential to be citizens that will move our country forward. We all recognize the value of higher education and service to our country. To serve these Federal policy interests by giving legal stability and opportunity to young people caught in the limbo of our laws through no fault of their own is the right thing to do.
As Congress and the administration work through the immediate challenges that lie ahead, and begin to restore the faith of Americans in our economy and our government, I hope Congress will not shy away from other important issues such as immigration reform. When our Federal Government confronts the issue of immigration, I hope we will see not only the opportunity to correct what is wrong, but also to improve and build upon what is good and just about the traditions of welcoming and refuge that define our immigration system. The promise this bill holds for so many young people will reinforce the spirit that underlies the history of American immigration and the diversity that has moved us so far.
I thank Senator Durbin and hope all Senators will join us in support of this legislation
http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/...RsmLHs:e341722:

john_smith 03-27-2009 04:06 PM
Re: S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
I wonder if it would be a good idea, to promote the action for DREAMers to go see their local reps specially these reps who do not have a strong opposition, but could vote againts, to go see them and talk to them about our situation. That would ensure more support?, maybe encourage these reps to co-sponsor the DREAM

OptimistinDenial 03-27-2009 07:40 PM
Re: S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by john_smith (Post 122608)
I wonder if it would be a good idea, to promote the action for DREAMers to go see their local reps specially these reps who do not have a strong opposition, but could vote againts, to go see them and talk to them about our situation. That would ensure more support?, maybe encourage these reps to co-sponsor the DREAM

Yes, it would encourage more support. Remember, the house and the senate represent the interest of people bound by state or district. A member of the house is more incline to listen to the needs of their own people in their own district. In fact, everyone knows to ignore the calls and letters of people outside their states.

VeganDreamer 03-28-2009 04:50 PM
Re: S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
Please read my proposed plan of action. You can find it here: http://dreamact.info/forum/showthread.php?t=10161

Thank You.

lilbawler2001 03-31-2009 10:19 AM
Re: S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
We have 16 co-sponsors now, but we need to work on getting more republican sponsors.

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Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] - 3/30/2009Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 3/30/2009Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] - 3/30/2009Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 3/26/2009Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 3/30/2009Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 3/26/2009Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 3/30/2009Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] - 3/26/2009Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 3/26/2009Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 3/26/2009Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 3/26/2009Sen Menendez, Robert [NJ] - 3/30/2009Sen Murray, Patty [WA] - 3/30/2009Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] - 3/30/2009Sen Reid, Harry [NV] - 3/26/2009Sen Whitehouse, Sheldon [RI] - 3/30/2009
I will post the names and list of all the 42 members of the hispanic task force later on, we must make sure all of them sign on to this legislation.

http://dreamact.info/forum/showthrea...anic+taskforce

The more co-sponsors we have the better.

john_smith 03-31-2009 10:53 AM
Re: S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
I am not sure if this has been brought up, but I think the texts already available on the Thomas library

john_smith 03-31-2009 10:57 AM
Re: S.729 and H.R.1751 - DREAM Act
 
I think this is just a temporary link but here it is:

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/.../~c111HEdyvy::


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