Maybe it worked.
Less than two weeks ago, Will Suarez, a student at Johnson County Community College, organized a rally at the office of Congressman Dennis Moore. The Peru native wanted the Kansas Democrat to sign on to the DREAM Act, federal legislation that would make higher education accessible for undocumented kids, many of whom were brought into this country before they even knew how to read.
In a meeting that day, Moore expressed support for the measure. But Suarez wanted the congressman to step it up and co-sponsor the bill. Moore didn't commit immediately, but he told Suarez he'd think about it.
Last week, Suarez kept up the pressure, urging supporters to call Moore's office.
Yesterday, Moore's office responded. According to his spokesman, Brandon Naylor, the congressman is now a co-sponsor of the DREAM Act.
Suarez jumped out of his seat when he got the e-mail from Moore's legislative director. He says the support from a Blue Dog Democrat in a conservative district is an important signal to other legislators. It's an even more important signal, he added, for the undocumented students who deserve a shot at an affordable education.
"This made my year," he said.
And it's only April.
"I refuse to believe this can't be done and I will not tolerate a repeat of 2007 [when a version of the DREAM Act died in the U.S. Senate]," he said. "I will not stop until all my friends are given a chance at the American dream."
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The DREAM Act does not make students eligible for financial aid or scholarships. These students' dreams are not paid by your taxes. I can't believe you refer to students who did not make the decision to come to this nation as "fence jumpers." Many came here legally and are now undocumented because of the broken immigration system. There is no way for them to become legalize. This is the country they love and cherish. It would also make sense that you would like to get your money back since you seem to be so concerned about money (taxes). Since we have invested in the education of students, it would make sense that we allow them to graduate from college and start paying taxes. Passing the DREAM Act will benefit everyone. It will benefit our economy. DENNIS MOORE is a good man. By the way, students who qualify for the DREAM Act are from all over the world. They even come from countries like France and Canada.
An American Dream paid for by TAX PAYING AMERICANS!
Moore is a dumbass being rolled into the Democratic party line just because he can't make up his own mind. He's more Lame Duck than Blue Dog now.
Wake up America! Dennis Moore's attitude not only on this article's "Finance the Fence Jumper" legislation but also the health care debacle is exactly why America is going to hell.
He is NOT doing his job, which last time I read the Constitution, was to REPRESENT my voice, not roll with the President, and represent unfortunate MEXICANS!
Kick him out, and all the other bastards like him.
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