If they do begin immigration next spring (hopefully, which i doubt because of other programs, like energy), just debating on CIR will take probably the whole year. Then if it fails, we probably have to wait until next next year because of the re-election.

I see a threat to the Democratic administration because what happened with the last three states they had lost last week. It signaled one thing: people cared about economy more than other issues.

I hope they would listen to us instead. I am not trying to be self-fish but I think we students should get the priority in the immigration process. As it should be, DREAM Act should remain a standalone bill, and CIR can introduce at the same time. Health Care is not just one single bill. The most recent passed one is a bundle - the largest Heath Care Reform Bill. But there are some other smaller bills. So I really hope these guys can listen to us.

I am not living in a DREAM, but to play safe, we students do deserve priority. Who leads the country? We the younger generation. Once I have a legal status, I can join a research group in my college, get a part time job, a work-study on campus, get all the legal benefit and I can help my family out.