Senate Rejects DREAM Act

Senate Rejects DREAM Act , Closing Door
On Immigration Reform For Now
The Hill - Senate Republicans and a handful of Democrats voted Saturday morning to block legislation that would grant legal residency to illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. before the age of 16.

The DREAM Act, which would give legal status to illegal immigrants who came to the country at a young age, lived here for at least five years, graduated from high school and attended college or served in the military, fell five votes short of the 60 needed to overcome a GOP-led filibuster — 55 to 41.

Three Republicans — Sens. Robert Bennett (Utah), Dick Lugar (Ind.) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) — voted to advance the legislation.

Five Democrats voted no: Sens. Max Baucus (Mont.), Kay Hagan (N.C.), Ben Nelson (Neb.), Mark Pryor (Ark.), and Jon Tester (Mont.).

Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), an outspoken critic of illegal immigration and various proposals to grant illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, will take over as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, which wields jurisdiction over the issue, next year.

Sen. Steve King (R-Iowa), another outspoken opponent of illegal immigration, will take over as chairman of Judiciary’s immigration subcommittee. - Continue reading > >

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Blog author's comments - And now they all need to go home, that’s the real DREAM act. The rule of law wins and amnesty at any cost goes up in flames.

Now it is time to finally do something serious about controlling our borders and enforcing immigration law.

Is America waking up? Perhaps the GOP and some Democrats are ready to begin to stop what Obama, Reid, Pelosi and the rest of the Dems and some RINO's have been doing for two years.

This was a big win for conservatives.

Obama - DREAM Act In Lame Duck Session

Obama Wants DREAM Act in Lame Duck
politico - President Barack Obama told Democratic members of Congress Tuesday he wants the DREAM Act passed in the lame duck session as a “down payment” on substantial immigration reform, according to members at the meeting.

And, he said, he’d call resistant senators to get them on board.

The president told Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Reps. Nydia Velasquez (D-N.Y.) and Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) in a meeting at the White House that he would call members holding out on approving the DREAM Act, which provides a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrants who complete two years of college or military service.

“What we said to him was, ‘We know you’re for comprehensive immigration reform. We have a window. It’s closing. Be for this. Let’s all be for this specific part,’ ” Gutierrez told reporters off the floor of the House. “And he said, ‘I will call the members and say I’m for comprehensive immigration reform, reiterate my commitment to it. I’d like this as a down payment.’ ” - Continue reading > > >

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Blog author's comments - I do hope the voters will remember this in 2012. Obama did not learn anything from the midterm election or he is such a radical he will let nothing stop him from achiving his agenda for the country.

With this bill he sees more votes for the Democrat Party. Perhaps the Republicans and some Democrats who wish to be reelected in 2012 can block this bill if it comes up for a vote.

Harry Reid - The Illegal Aliens & National Security

A Leftist Wish List vs. National Security
Ask Heritage - One of the foremost responsibilities of the federal government is to ensure the security of our nation. It is right there, in the Preamble of the Constitution. But Harry Reid ignored it. He continues to push the Senate Bill FY 2011 National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation is necessary to fund the defense of the United States and its interests abroad. The House already passed their bill in May. But Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) would rather talk about amnesty.

Why is Reid doing this? One only need look at the polling data. Reid is in a dead-heat reelection battle with State Rep. Sharon Angle (R). That is why Reid bypassed usual Senate procedure and included “the DREAM Act” in the defense bill.

The DREAM Act creates a “path to citizenship” for illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. before the age of 16, have lived here for 5 years, and either serve in the military or attend college. But the bill also prohibits the government from deporting anyone who has filed an application for the program. This essentially gives amnesty to anyone who applies regardless of whether they actually qualify for the act’s protections.

By itself the Dream Act is terrible policy. Forcing this measure into the defense authorization bill is just shameful.

This is not the first time Reid has pulled this stunt. Last year’s defense bill, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, expanded federal hate crime laws. What did that have to do with national security?

Reid’s hijacking of the defense bill for his reelection purposes is exactly why the American people have such a low approval of Congress. - Entire column

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Blog author's comments - Harry Reid is a disgrace. How can anyone living in the state of Nevada vote for this man?

Reid wants what Obama wants. To buy a voting block of illegals by giving them amnesty. The Democrats are arrogant enough to believe no one is paying attention to whatever underhanded trick they try. Even when discovered, few in the MSM will report it.

Illegal aliens are just that - Illegal! This is only one reason why the Republicans must gain power in the midterm elections. This has to stop. Expose the harm Obama and the Democrats have already done. Obama cannot be allowed to be a two term President.

My wish is to see Harry Reid defeated by Sharon Angle and for the GOP to win a majority in the House, which would take away Nancy Pelosi's power.