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Obama Voices Support for the DREAM Act Now

By immigrationprof

Julianne Hing writes about the President’s support of the DREAM Act for Colorlines:

The countdown is on for the DREAM Act. Ever since Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced this week that he plans to introduce the DREAM Act as an amendment to the defense authorization bill, activists have been working round the clock to make sure the bill passes the Senate this time once and for all. Now, the pieces appear to be falling into place.

On Wednesday night, President Obama addressed a Congressional Hispanic Caucus gala and threw his support behind the DREAM Act. “I will do whatever it takes to support the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ efforts to pass this bill so that I can sign it into law on behalf of students seeking a college education and those who wish to serve in our country’s uniform,” Obama said to cheers and applause. “It’s the right thing to do. We should get it done.” Click here for the rest of the piece.

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