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Harry Reid Promises Senate Will Hold A Vote On The DREAM Act In Lame-Duck Session

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10-29-2010, 03:45 PM
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At least he confirmed it now. And for those that want to talk crap, understand that by saying this so close to nov 2, it may very well cost him the election.

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WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has promised to bring the DREAM Act, an important piece of legislation for the Latino community, to a vote in the Senate after the November elections -- whether or not Democrats retain their majority.

Reid's remarks will air Sunday on Univision in an interview with host Jorge Ramos. On Twitter, Ramos wrote, "Harry Reid told me that, win or lose, he will present again the Dream Act in the Senate after the elections."

The Huffington Post confirmed Reid's remark with a Democratic source, who said that the exact timeline hasn't yet been worked out. The source noted that because the federal government is operating under a continuing resolution, the first order of business will likely be approving new funding, as well as approving a large number of Obama nominees who have been blocked by Republicans. But the source confirmed that Reid's answer to Ramos on whether he will bring up the DREAM Act was an "unequivocal yes."

Immigration advocates praised the news that the DREAM Act will receive a chance for passage in the lame-duck session of Congress.

"The DREAM Act would give a group of young immigrants here without immigration status through no fault of their own the chance to attend college, serve in the military and earn citizenship," said Frank Sharry, executive director of America's Voice. "These valedictorians, future scientists and future soldiers are Americans in all but paperwork, and we are thrilled that Senator Reid is committed to moving this common-sense measure before the end of the year."

"We support and will be looking for viable efforts to pass the DREAM Act after the election," said Center for American Progress Vice President for Immigration Policy Advocacy Angela Kelley. "In order for that to happen however, like-minded Republicans will have to step forward and show their support for this modest measure to provide relief to young people. There hasn't been a lot to suggest that bipartisan constructive conversation on immigration is possible, but I'd love to be proven wrong."

In September, Democrats added the DREAM Act and a repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. Democrats were unable to overcome a filibuster threat by Republicans, who objected to the inclusion of the other two measures.

When explaining why he attached the DREAM Act to the defense authorization bill, Reid explained, "[K]ids who grew up as Americans should be able to get their green cards after they go to college or serve in the military." The Democratic source who talked to The Huffington Post said that a decision has not been made whether the legislation would come up with the defense bill again after the elections.

Reid publicly announcing just a few days before the election that he will push the DREAM Act is quite bold and politically risky. In his tight re-election contest, Republican Sharron Angle has repeatedly gone after Reid for his support of comprehensive immigration reform, with a series of controversial ads including the new "Harry Reid's Amnesty Game".
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/1..._n_775917.html
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10-29-2010, 03:57 PM
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The Republicans already said they won't compromise with dems after the elections. That might include Da.
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This news has lightened up my day !
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10-29-2010, 04:13 PM
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Ah man did i read this right, "The Democratic source who talked to The Huffington Post said that a decision has not been made whether the legislation would come up with the defense bill again after the elections"? Are they going to pull that card again? crap. I can understand that this statement can cost Reid his reelection, but I hope they don't plan to do it that way, again.
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10-29-2010, 04:31 PM
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Feenmi, you sexy beast, you would post this.
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Operation -call EVERYONE should start soon right?
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The Republicans already said they won't compromise with dems after the elections. That might include Da.
Then when will they lol
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10-29-2010, 09:20 PM
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The Republicans already said they won't compromise with dems after the elections. That might include Da.
It most likely will. But only because of the number of Tea Party/anti-immigrant members that will be in congress. The "real" GOP know that if they want a Republican president, they're gonna have a lot of making up to do with Latinos.

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This news has lightened up my day !
X 10000000

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Ah man did i read this right, "The Democratic source who talked to The Huffington Post said that a decision has not been made whether the legislation would come up with the defense bill again after the elections"? Are they going to pull that card again? crap. I can understand that this statement can cost Reid his reelection, but I hope they don't plan to do it that way, again.
Idk, I think the bigger issue with the GOP was DADT, not so much DA. I do hope that they don't do it that way again though. Especially since a few GOP have expressed support for DA outside of the DOD bill.

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Feenmi, you sexy beast, you would post this.
Lmao. Pony, you're not helping yourself out here, buddy.

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Operation -call EVERYONE should start soon right?
Yessir.
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2007 de ja vu.
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No, this is 2010.

We have a black president and Snooki is a celebrity.

Anything is possible now.
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