U.S. Immigration Reform Bill Could Be Introduced By First Quarter

dreamy14 · 10-23-2009, 12:54 AM

Hey guys...

Found the article here: http://www.caribbeanworldnews.com/ho...01&ad=topstory
Hope this brightens up everyone.

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U.S. Immigration Reform Bill Could Be Introduced By First Quarter

Immigration Korner

By Felicia Persaud

CaribWorldNews, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 23, 2009:
A bill pushing for comprehensive immigration reform in the U.S. may be introduced by next February or March, CaribWorldNews understands.

Souces tell CWNN that New York Senator Chuck Schumer this week promised a group of over 100 clergy in Washington, D.C, that the bill will be introduced by the first quarter of 2010.

Schumer also reportedly expressed confidence that the bill, which has as many critics as it has supporters, can be passed. In fact, as he told the gathering, he promised the late Senator Ted Kennedy he will see the bill passed.

The pastors under the group Churches United to Save and Heal were in D.C. as guests of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and were calling for action on comprehensive immigration reform that could put millions of undocumented migrants on a path to legalization.

The pastors discussed how a broken immigration system has negatively affected their parishioners and also discussed how the Caribbean and African immigrant communities can expand the debate of CIR to help bolster support for pending legislation in meetings with a number of lawmakers including, Gary Ackerman, Kendrick Meek, Alcee Hasting, Gregory Meeks, James Clyburn, Louise Slaughter, Elijah Cummings, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Charles Rangel, John Conyers, Barbara Lee, Ed Towns and Luis Gutierrez.

CUSH representatives said Congressman Peter King of New York declined to meet with them on the issue but, Joshua DuBois, director of the White House Faith-Based office were among those who met with them on Capitol Hill. Chairman of CUSH, Bishop Orlando Findlayter, Reverend Dennis Dillion, Rev. Herbert Daughtery and Rev. Dr. Philius Nicholas were among the participants.

`We are asking the Obama Administration to focus on Comprehensive Immigration Reform like a laser beam. Who better to fully understand the importance of this issue then the son of a Kenyan immigrant? This is the next challenge for our nation and no more will we let this issue fall to the wayside,` said Congresswoman Clarke. `The time is now to expand the face of the CIR debate. Everyone`s voices must be heard particularly in the Caribbean and Africa immigrant communities. When we turn our back on those who come to these shores to become Americans, to be a part of building our great nation, and to embrace the American Dream, we are turning our back on ourselves. We must never forget that this debate is critical to improving the lives of all American citizens, American businesses, and the lives of those who seek to be Americans.`

vivace · 10-23-2009, 01:09 AM

promises, promises

CookieEater · 10-23-2009, 01:18 AM

Yeah. We've been told so much, I just need a tangible form of proof. (i.e. green card.) until then I'll be skeptical. I can only pray that this will go through this time.

jimminy89 · 10-23-2009, 01:36 AM

Normally, I try to be the optimist, however, let's not forget the DREAM Act was introduced this past March too, and, where are we on that again........

TheGift · 10-23-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jimminy89

Normally, I try to be the optimist, however, let's not forget the DREAM Act was introduced this past March too, and, where are we on that again........

Things don't happen over night in politics. Lets just finish this year and hope for the best.

cookyhairy · 10-23-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGift

Things don't happen over night in politics. Lets just finish this year and hope for the best.

Agreed. However, I wish that the Congess would speed up the process, what they have accomplished thus far is laughable. And immigration just keeps getting pushed back.

Vision · 10-23-2009, 02:32 AM

Although this is a good news and good to have high hopes, just don't take politicians' words literally. We have been there so many times, and otherwise CIR and DA would have passed long long ago.

dreamy14 · 10-23-2009, 02:48 AM

it's always good to have that one step closer though. if they do have that CIR introduced by march, then there's a better chance of passing it sooner than later. what comes early next year is out of our hands, but we can always pray for the best.

Swim19 · 10-23-2009, 09:43 AM

I was really hoping for earlier introduction or that debating CIR would begin Feb or March because we all know how slow Congress works and we are then getting closer and closer to 2010 elections.

2Face · 10-23-2009, 12:15 PM

Good news...Lets just hope Schumer comes through with his promise!! 2010 it is then!!

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