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Pelosi Sets November 29 for DREAM Act Vote

By immigrationprof

As we blogged yesterday, President Obama has pledged to support the passage of the DREAM Act during Congress’ lame duck session. Current Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has announced that the a vote will be taken in the House on November 29.

From the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights:

Nancy Pelosi just announced that she will bring the bipartisan DREAM Act to a vote in the house on November 29th! Now is our chance to finally make the DREAM Act a reality. Take action now!

During the campaign season, Senators Harry Reid and Dick Durbin courageously promised to introduce the DREAM Act after the election before the new representatives are sworn in, during the so-called “lame duck” session.  This is a very short session, and everyone in the Illinois delegation needs to know our top priority for the lame duck is passing the DREAM Act.
 
Tell your Congressman to Pass the DREAM Act during the lame duck session!

The DREAM Act allows children of undocumented immigrants who have lived in the United States for at least five years, graduated from high school, and are of good moral character the opportunity to earn citizenship through at least two years of college or military service.
 
We all know the DREAM Act is the right thing for the economy, for the military, and for social justice.  Why would we waste the talents of hundreds of thousands of students who simply want to contribute to the country they love?  But we also know that the best way for politicians to understand this is to talk these young people themselves. That is why we are asking each Illinois Congressman to meet with DREAM eligible students. We need your help to make sure the congressmen listen to these powerful stories.
 
Ask your congressman to support the DREAM Act and meet with DREAM Students!
 
Thank you for your leadership.
 
Josh Hoyt
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

PS. After you contact your congressman forward this email to your friends, family, and neighbors and ask them to do the same. We need everyone’s help to make the DREAM Act a reality now.

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