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


Latino Voters: Seen, But Will They Be Heard, In 2012?
KUHF-FM
They could play a key role in battleground states in the 2012 elections. by Corey Dade 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 ...

Ask a Mexican on California DREAMing and Mexican Nombres - Phoenix New Times


Ask a Mexican on California DREAMing and Mexican Nombres
Phoenix New Times
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. Ask the Mexican at [email protected], ...

Heller says he's open to DREAM Act alternative

WASHINGTON - Sen. Dean Heller said Wednesday he is considering support for an immigration plan that would offer some form of relief to young people brought into the country illegally as children.

Heller, R-Nev., said he has spoken with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and is open to his legislation being advertised as an alternative to the Democrat-sponsored DREAM Act.

Heller says he's open to DREAM Act alternative - Las Vegas Review-Journal


Heller says he's open to DREAM Act alternative
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and is open to his legislation being advertised as an alternative to the Democrat-sponsored DREAM Act. "I am very interested in what his proposals are because I believe there are answers to this issue," Heller said during an ...

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.

John Cornyn introduces STAR ACT, which eliminates diversity lottery

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            <b>Senate bill slots 55,000 tech green cards</b><br />

Latest effort on green cards for science, technology, engineering and math graduates is from Republican Sen. John Cornyn

By Patrick Thibodeau
May 16, 2012 06:00 AM