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Rep. Luis Gutierrez renewing push for immigration reform Tuesday

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12-11-2009, 01:14 PM
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It looks like the Representative from Illinois,Luis Gutierrez,will be introducing his immigration bill in the House this Tuesday.The bill could likely be called,"Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity"
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"Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity" to be Introduced December 15

(Washington D.C.) On Tuesday, December 15, Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) will introduce new legislation, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP), to the U.S. House of Representatives. Gutierrez will be joined by members of many different faiths and backgrounds, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Black Caucus, Asian Pacific American Caucus and Progressive Caucus.

Who:

Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-4), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Immigration Task Force
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-12), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11), Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus
Rep. Mike Honda (CA-15), Chair of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA-6), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32)
Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-7)
Rep. Pedro R. Pierluisi (PR-At large)
Rep. Jared Polis (CO-2)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9)
Rep. Jose E. Serrano (NY-16)
Other Members of Congress

What:
Introduction of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation

When:
12:30 pm, Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Where:
Room 2220, Rayburn House Office Building

"We have waited patiently for a workable solution to our immigration crisis to be taken up by this Congress and our President," said Rep. Gutierrez. "The time for waiting is over. This bill will be presented before Congress recesses for the holidays so that there is no excuse for inaction in the New Year. It is the product of months of collaboration with civil rights advocates, labor organizations, and members of Congress. It is an answer to too many years of pain --mothers separated from their children, workers exploited and undermined security at the border-- all caused at the hands of a broken immigration system. This bill says 'enough,' and presents a solution to our broken system that we as a nation of immigrants can be proud of."
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12-11-2009, 03:42 PM
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Great news.

Everyone should be getting ready to hit those phones in the coming weeks.
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Excellent. I am ready.
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These are great news! Although debate and passage seem extremely difficult, this type of action from Mr. Gutierrez keeps a window of hope opened for all of us. I really hope this is the first step to build some momentum and get immigration taken care of before Congress forgets about everything and concentrate on electoral campaigns. I still believe 2010 could be our year!
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Awesome news. Something is better than nothing.
I am so ready to do everything I can to spread the word!

It seems like 2010 will be my last year.
I hope it will really, really, really work out this time for all of you guys.

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Wow WOw WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it......


I want to be able to have control of my own life! Obama please help us!

I just wish all opposing it could picture themselves in our shoes....
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We need to start and keep calling, don't give up, and ask everyone we know to call as well. If we can beat the anti-immigrant calls we will win reform. That was one reason it failed last year, more people called agaisnt it than for it. Fighting we will win regardless what time of year it is, their votes for reelection are already dependent on health care reform.
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HCR needs to pass quickly as possible also.

So when do you need we will see a draft bill for either House and/or Senate?
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12-13-2009, 02:16 AM
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will DREAM be included with CPR as well?
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thats the plan
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