"Democrats try again on DREAM Act" by June 29, 2011|Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats renewed an uphill push yesterday for legislation that would give young illegal immigrants a shot at legal status by arguing that the hundreds of thousands affected would improve the nation's economy and security.
The legislation, known as the DREAM Act, would allow students who came to the United States as children to gain permanent residency if they go to college or serve in the military, plus meet other conditions such as passing a criminal background check. The bill's sponsors are unlikely to gain the votes necessary to pass it....
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"the vote has no practical effect because lawmakers have not restricted funds for the effort."
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Yeah, it is ALL DISTRACTION and GARBAGE for your consumption, 'murkn newspaper reader.
