Archive | December 19, 2010

DREAM Act Fails

When the DREAM Act failed, the hopes of many students were dashed. Because of the incoming Congressional leadership’s views on immigration, the vote held on Saturday was likely the last chance to pass the bill for at least two years. With that said, some DREAM Act eligible students will now face deportation. Others will now be unable to attend school, join the military, or hold certain jobs if they are not eligible to work in the United States. Photo Credit: Microsoft Clip Art

Child Marriage Prevention Legislation

The Child Marriage Prevention legislation failed to pass out the House of Representative.  According to the final vote results for roll call 645, there were 229 Democratic yeas and 12 Republican for a total of 241. There were 9 Democratic nays and 157 Republican nays. For further information visit http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll645xml. Photo credit Microsoft Clip Art

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