Aguilar passes critical amendment to allow Dreamers access to federal employment
 

This is great! It's a move that brings DACA forward, so great job, Rep. Aguilar!

But I'm so confused. This passed, but not an amendment to keep DACA safe?

https://aguilar.house.gov/media-cent...access-federal

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NumbersUSA people are livid on Twitter. This could possibly make it more likely that a deal is being prepared behind closed doors, to secure DACA?

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“These young men and women identify as Americans, living in the only country they have ever called home. Denying Dreamers the opportunity to serve their community and country through public service stands in stark contrast to our nation’s core values,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued

My eyes watered reading this. Why is it so hard for some people to understand that U.S. is our country! Yes, our parents were wrong in bringing us here illegally but this is not a choice we made. If any of my friends and coworkers found out that I was "illegal" , they wouldn't believe it.

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this is good, my public policy and political science degree can now be finally put to use by working for the feds!

anyone have the total vote count yays against nays?

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@HouseAppropsGOP


The Committee has approved the FY18 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill on a vote of 31-21.

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Not bad for a GOP dominated committee. We need more support!

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i believe he just wanted to bring attention to the issue, to debate and find a more permanent solution separately.

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Wow some good news finally

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I think the appropriations committee is where we are likely to have something attached to help us. The chairman seems very pro daca!!

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Would this then make us eligible to pass federal clearances?

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Good question. I could have had a job with Raytheon but I couldn't get clearance... it paid well!

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The full amendment below:

Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, an alien who is authorized to be employed in the United States pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program established under the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012, shall be eligible for employment by the Government (including any entity the majority of the stock of which is owned by the Government)

It's a small step but I'll take any good news I can get!

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Does that mean we can join the military ?

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Sure we qualify for federal employment but we will qualify for any employment come September?

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How ironic would it be if we dreamers started working for uscis processing daca applications?

Re: Aguilar passes critical amendment to allow Dreamers access to federal employment
 

There.

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Million $$$ question.

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What's this mean exactly? Not too familiar with how bills and government work outside of the basics, but how was this voted on? It didn't need to go through the House or Senate? Or is this something else?

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This is really important because if trump decides to take the lawfully present from DACA to save it, then we would still be able to get work permits. I think?

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I think that is too good to be true...

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I was wondering this too. Does anyone have an answer to this question?

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One step closer to being a federal employee! My dream profession is something alone the lines of Forensic Accountant/Special Agent for an agency like the FBI!

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Apply at ICE.

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Just out of curiosity, but can we run for office? lol

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Hmmm so you guys think companies would Boeing who only hire legal and USC will open to DACa holders ?

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for state levels it varies...

but federal positions like house of rep or senator, you have to be a citizen for like 7 years and resided in the state or district you lives in for awhile

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Everyone should call, e-mail and/or tweet Rep. Aguilar to thank him for his efforts and ask him to continue to advocate for a more permanent solution for DREAMers.

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Rep. Don Bacon @RepDonBacon
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Honored to co-sponsor #HR496: BRIDGE ACT to support our #DACA youth in #NE02. It is the moral + right thing to do ➡

Just posted on twitter . Republican from Nebraska

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Wow this is huge

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Bridge act!!!! If we get a legislative victory it will be much easier to get another one for permanent relief!!

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He's been a sponsor since 02/07/2017, but still appreciate the tweet!

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I'm pretty damn sure Boeing doesn't hire only Green Card holders. That ain't a federal agency. There's probably plenty of different jobs within that Company.

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This is beautiful, guys. <3

From Colorado Senator.

https://image.ibb.co/gRvKfF/Screen_S...3_08_20_PM.png

https://twitter.com/SenBennetCO/stat...49614368718849

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They don't even let non USC or non legal status holder goes there in tours

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There are thosands of employees with h1bs working at these companies...

They are the work horses, uscs are mostly lazy and demand too much.

This is a misconception of the industry.

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I had to say no to Raytheon because as an auditor I would need clearence and that wasn't possible.

Re: Aguilar passes critical amendment to allow Dreamers access to federal employment
 

That is different, depends on the position, but there are a lot of good jobs or I should say engineering positions filled by h1bs.

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Good responses today. I'm sure They're starting to be working behind the scenes. Good news.

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A month ago, he told lawmakers that to make temporary status permanent for young people brought here illegally, they should turn President Obama’s executive order into legislation.

“I’m not going to let you off the hook,” Kelly told Congress. “You’ve got to solve this problem.”

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017...sec-kelly.html

It would be awesome if Kelly really put pressure on congress to pass legislation .

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Kelly did not even know there were bills already made to fix the situation...