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Ask a Mexican: Why Are Mexicans Always Changing Their Names? - Dallas Observer


Ask a Mexican: Why Are Mexicans Always Changing Their Names?
Dallas Observer
Unfortunately, Congress has stalled on passing the Federal DREAM Act. However, here in California just last year, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, which allow all students to receive financial aid regardless of ...

Latino Voters: Seen, But Will They Be Heard, In 2012? - KPBS


Latino Voters: Seen, But Will They Be Heard, In 2012?
KPBS
By Corey Dade, NPR Above: Latinos protest Mitt Romney's opposition to the Dream Act, outside his campaign headquarters in Las Vegas on Feb 2. If young voters were the breakout stars of the 2008 presidential election, then Latino voters may take center ...

California State Assembly member Gil Cedillo updates us on the DREAM Act - Westword


California State Assembly member Gil Cedillo updates us on the DREAM Act
Westword
Although I agree with Gustavo that we must keep the faith while the Congress acts on the Federal DREAM Act, here in California we at least have something to be proud of and look forward to. Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter: Our weekly feature stories, ...

Filibuster reform back on the table? - United Liberty


Filibuster reform back on the table?
United Liberty
Several House Democrats and three undocumented students who would be aided by the so-called DREAM Act also joined the suit. “They are putting the Senate in a straitjacket,” said Stephen Spaulding, staff counsel for Common Cause.

Latino Voters: Seen, But Will They Be Heard, In 2012? - WBUR


Latino Voters: Seen, But Will They Be Heard, In 2012?
WBUR
By Corey Dade Latinos protest Mitt Romney's opposition to the Dream Act, outside his campaign headquarters in Las Vegas on Feb 2. (Michael Thurston / AFP/Getty Images) If young voters were the breakout stars of the 2008 presidential election, ...

College Dreams and The Name Game - Houston Press


College Dreams and The Name Game
Houston Press
Although I agree with Gustavo that we must keep the faith while the Congress acts on the Federal Dream Act, here in California we at least have something to be proud of and look forward to. Gracias, Assemblymember Cedillo. If only more assemblymembers ...

¡ASK A MEXICAN! - El Paso Inc.


¡ASK A MEXICAN!
El Paso Inc.
Although I agree with Gustavo that we must keep the faith while the Congress acts on the Federal Dream Act, here in California we at least have something to be proud of and look forward to. Gracias, Assemblymember Cedillo. If only more assemblymembers ...

Young illegal immigrants coming out - Covington News


Young illegal immigrants coming out
Covington News
Back then, the movement was focused mainly on the DREAM Act, which would allow a path to citizenship for some who graduated from high school and spent two years in college or in the military. The act has failed several times. Disgusted by its failure ...

Senate bill slots 55000 tech green cards - Network World


Senate bill slots 55000 tech green cards
Network World
Lawmakers who favor bills such as the Dream Act have long worried that if tech gets what it wants it could peel away political support for more comprehensive reform efforts. Cornyn's effort has the support of the IEEE-USA, which has backed other ...