http://www.citizenorange.com/orange/...ll-sen-re.html
On Tuesday, Reid told Spanish-language newspaper La Opinión that he would consider pushing the DREAM Act before November elections if immigration-reform advocates tell him they no longer think a comprehensive reform bill will pass this year.
In an e-mail yesterday, a Reid spokesman said the senator "is exploring all options available, including the DREAM Act and AgJobs, and would work to find the votes so the Senate can act on something this year."
So if the reform advocates are on board, what is Reid waiting for?
The only answer is that he's waiting to hear from you. Sen. Reid is going to be speaking at Netroots Nation on Saturday. Before then, here's a list of things you can do to pressure Reid to pass the DREAM Act, now:
1. Submit a question through Netroots Nation asking why Reid isn't passing the DREAM Act, Now
2. Sign a twitter petition asking Sen. Reid to pass the DREAM Act, now
3. Leave a comment on this blog post saying your blog or your organization supports moving the DREAM Act, now.
4. If you're at Netroots Nation, ask to sign a paper petition stating your support for moving the DREAM Act, now.
There's no question that we still need to solidify existing Republican support for the DREAM Act in the Senate, but there is absolutely no point in doing so if the Democrat leadership will not even bring up the DREAM Act for a vote. It is time for Sen. Reid to commit to moving the DREAM Act, now.
So far, the DREAM Act bill has 40 Senators as co-sponsor, and 10 to 15 Senators have promised to vote for the bill if it's introduced as a stand alone legislation.
Please call Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) offices and express your support for the DREAM Act bill, so it can be introduced for vote before the Summer recession: 202 224-3542.
Also contact your Senator office and ask them to support the DREAM Act.
This is a very narrow chance to act, let's help these guys now!
Courtesy of Invictus:
Ask question via Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/netroo...n/404997532741
Ask the question via Twitter: Add the hashtag #NN10Reid
The Ask the Leader session is scheduled for Saturday at 3:15 p.m.
Sign Up for Netroots Nation 2010:
http://www.regonline.com/nn10
Diary to solicit questions will be found on:
http://www.dailykos.com/