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DREAM Act Approved by California State Assembly: If Bill Can Make It Through Senate, Governor Jerry Brown Has Promised to Pass It

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At long last, a small victory for the softest of the pro-immigration bills. The California State Assembly approved the DREAM Act today by a landslide 46-25 vote -- legislation that would allow illegal immigrants who have, against all odds, earned their way into state universities, a chance to receive financial aid.

Los Angeles Assemblyman Gil Cedillo has introduced the bill in vain, year after year, since 2005. Each time it reached the desk of former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, however...

... it died a sharp painful death by veto. (The governator may have immigrated from Austria himself, and made beautiful babies with his Guatamala-born housekeeper, but damned if he gives the young immigrants of today a shot at joining America's business class.)

This time, there's hope: Governor Jerry Brown promised on the campaign trail to sign the DREAM Act if it could make it through the Legislature.

Thus leaving the final decision up to the State Senate. We're watching you, Huff.

Unfortunately, the state's DREAM Act isn't as far-reaching as the federal version (not that Obama and his gridlocked Congress have been able to push that one through, either), in that undocumented college students wouldn't be gifted a path to citizenship in addition to the financial aid.

The Associated Press details the bill's amusing counter-argument:

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks, who has made immigration one of his legislative priorities, argued that a large number of Internet searches for information on the bill came from China.

"If you offer a benefit, people will come," he said. "Do we want to have a lot more people coming here illegally?"

Stay tuned for updates.

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bargasemily
bargasemily

i wish all you people would shut the fuck up !!!!!!!!!!! the reason why mexicans come over here is because they want a better life they work harder then you white trash bitches cause you guys are white so you guys get better job just sitting on your ass's mexicans work hard ok ya they cant pay taxes because they work under the table !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they wish they didnt have to you kkk fucks races mother fuckers im telling you keep your pussy asses quite cause i bet you wouldnt say this shit to there face you mtf's will be going down one day i wish they would deport you whites off some where else you people are heart colded son of a bitchs i have white in me an im also mexican an a us citizen but i fucken hate you whites foreals 

Erik613
Erik613 like.author.displayName 1 Like

What upsets me is that you talk about illegal immigrants as a plague but in reality they're humans we all are what would Jesus do?

Lululeon84
Lululeon84

If someone who doesn't speak EnglishIs taking your job, you must be a dumb fucking idiot!!! And unless you areA native American, you just had the good Fortune of having an ambitious ancestor come before you!

Redskyclayworks
Redskyclayworks

One thing is VERY CLEAR Americans hate mexicans.

bargasemily
bargasemily

bitch fuck you fuck white trash this was orig.... native american mexico land till you white fucks thought you can take over fuckn piece of shits go die fuck white people

Jayyjayy
Jayyjayy like.author.displayName 1 Like

wtf u guys call ur selfs american citizens??!! i am a american citizen and i support the dream act because "illegal immigrants" as you call them are willing to do what others are not and not only that they work very hard to get good grades, i cant believe that some of us that do have the opportunity to attend college with no problem, we just throw that opportunity to the trash, when others are trying to get that opportunity i ashamed of  american racists, hopefully the dream act does pass  because they deserve it!! 

AhotCh!ck
AhotCh!ck

KrissyinLA... immigrants do pay taxes and guess what they never claim them because they are immigrants, so there for the goverment is just getting more and more money from them... so before u actually post something that makes u look stupid you should read and know first.

Akbcollege
Akbcollege

Plain and simple where ever they are from it doesn't matter, what matter is, they are NOT our CITIZENS and therefore are NOT our FIRST PRIORITY/RESPONSIBILITY.  Who are, are the millions of students like myself who are struggling. Obviously the idiot that wrote this article is bias and it is blinding their reasoning and of course people are jumping on the band wagon. Yes, it would be great if we could help all immigrants but these aren't just immigrants they are illegal, and there is no valid or logical argument anyone can make to give them our money that they do not pay into, when United States is already far into the shit hole and when American citizens need it. So what this act and this article is saying is that American citizens are now second class and illegals are more important and there are idiots that think this is ok. We NEED to get rid of the dream act. What makes our government and some Americans think we can help the world when we cant even help ourselves.

bargasemily
bargasemily

you don't own america no one should who gives a fuck if mexicans come over here they want a better life they work harder then white bitches white people are rich cause they took over everything i fuckn hate white people you guys think your better then everyone hahaha little do you know i hope theres never a white president again fuck that i hope theres an indian president then a white bitch

Juany562
Juany562 like.author.displayName 1 Like

they are some immigrants that do pay taxes....my family has pay taxes all their lifes

anticrap
anticrap

Legislation leaves there owed to the poor citizens. They at this point would only enact yet another dollar riding leach.

Chris G
Chris G like.author.displayName 1 Like

We need legislation that makes all immigrates currently living in the United States, citizens, so they can pay taxes, then we can share the education dollars.

Nokinit
Nokinit

That's called amnesty... we've done it many times and it does NOT work.

Nokinit
Nokinit

What part of the word illegal do you people not get. Some pay taxes and some don't... that's not the point. Get in line and wait your turn like the other legal immigrants. The rest does not matter.

anticrap
anticrap

Here is another thought on this "Dream Act". The fine State of California is sending a very powerful message that say's you will be rewarded for illegal activity. Let's take a look at all possible forms of illegal activity, all relevant right? Should U.S. citizens expect a government subsidy for being involved with and partaking in illegal activity? Maybe......The new California dream act. Awesome.

anticrap
anticrap

You hit it square on the head. GAME the system. If the refs in this game are not going to call Illegal conduct, It's up to the owners of the game to change it.

Gonzalez Brian10
Gonzalez Brian10 like.author.displayName 1 Like

I'm an illegal immigrant and as of now have a 4.3 GPA and in running with another illegal immigrant for valedictorian the smartes white American in our graduating class is in ranked 105 which is not smart at all. And yet this illegal Immigrant was offered a full scholar ship to Peperdine University. When I told them I couldn't tale the loan because of my legal status the super of the university explained to me that they will put my loan on hold to see I'd the dream act passed. How many of you "white folk" can get a full scholarship to one of the top university's in California?

Nokinit
Nokinit

Im an elevator mechanic with a B.S.E.E. and went to Stanford on a scholarship. Im white and work on a lot of construction sites. Most of the time I'm unable to understand the workers from other trades because they do not speak englishand half are illegal. What legal citizen would not want to make $18-$30 hr.??? Go home wait in line and may try to fix your native country if you don't like it. That's what us "legals" are doing here.

bargasemily
bargasemily

i swear shut the fuck up white trash its not peoples fault they cant speak english 

anticrap
anticrap

Well you should be proud of that GPA, good for you. I am a parent of a "white folk" who has been accepted to many fine Universities and has a 4.0 GPA. Free ride...not 100%...when income is "over ceiling" and you pay taxes on that income....unless you have some skill like sports or low income, and of course "equal opportunity education" you are not getting any free rides in this fine screwed up state. My question to you is this: How difficult would it be to apply all of your brilliance to becoming a legal citizen??? "Illegal folks" are the reason why I pay out the nose in taxes, yet my legal child's tuition continues to rise. BTW...do they look at spelling and grammar when they gave you that GPA? Just saying..

Msnorth
Msnorth

Why would the idiot sign that the people that are legal here can't get crap because the illegal immigrants get all the lurks for being here illegally and we are stuck paying for it. Thanks for screwing the citizens of america again.

Mike
Mike

Arnold put himself here legally and worked hard to become a citizen. The word illegal means against the law. How about we do this. Come to this country and get free college through joining our military and fighting for a country you want to live in.

anticrap
anticrap

Oh and by the way (private sector) is another term used to divert attention away from the fact that LEGAL TAXPAYERS will be getting an increase in taxes because of another failed project.

anticrap
anticrap

How about..I AM a tax payer AND a U.S. citizen who is trying to send my child (another U.S. CITIZEN) to College but cannot get any "free ride" because of the fact that I,nor my child is a "Welfare of the f#@*ed up State" case! Argue all you want to about these people paying into our tax system...b.s. and they have every opportunity in the world to get their "papers". What in the hell are they going to do with a FAT college education in the U.S. when they can't even get citizenship in this country? Can anyone answer this question for me? Please help me feel better about being raped and feel good about it!

anticrap
anticrap

Why are my tax dollars continuosly being spent on Shit. I guess when your back door has bean reamed so many times by taxes, that's all you can expect is something smelly...

Gof323
Gof323

Actually, illegal immigrants do pay taxes.  Please do some research !!

anticrap
anticrap

Of course they pay taxes. Income taxes because they obtained a TIN from our Government, or have taken somebody's SSN illegally. Oh, and don't forget sales and local taxes that they pay with income earned illegally..

Lotus
Lotus

Yep. not only will we have to worry about the mexicans,I hear the chinese are gearing up for this also. Its time to see what to do to impeach a governor.

Marchette13
Marchette13

Also i am not ignorant im just just singling out all illagel immigrants that are mexican im talking about EVERY illegal immigrant

Marchette13
Marchette13

@KrissyinLA:disqus EXACTLY this is absolutely INSANE!!!! why should people who dont help stimulate the economy be able to STEAL (yes i consider it stealing) our tax money when on top of this people who are legal already are struggling getting into classes because of all of the cuts and everything!

Gsmacdc
Gsmacdc

The number of factual errors and wild assertions in this article make it a challenge to respond to. First, the governor was a legal immigrant. Next, "against all odds" is an immodest claim at best. Poor American families from all over the US struggle for food and shelter daily as well as middle class families shorted by the very government that now wants to subsidize illegals. Despite attempts to deflect attention from Mexico, which produces the vast number of these so called hard working, deserved "students"it is that very country that has burdened the US with a steady stream of criminals and other parasites as well. If you're old enough to go to college, you're old enough to apply for citizenship and work as hard as other Americans must. Enough of this idiocy.

Rrobsgirl
Rrobsgirl

Even if they pass it...taxpayers will vote it out.  You can be generous to the neighbors...(no matter who they are) when your doing well financially but when they are about to turn out the lights for lack of payment...it's frivolous, irresponsible and insensible to do so.

Guest
Guest

I don't understand can someone please explain why it is okay for "illegals" to get government assistance.  When there are hundreds of people who immigrate through the right channels and do now get this assistance?  Is it just a matter of learning how to game the system?

Babyelmo25
Babyelmo25

we are all equal we all have feeling we all have families and we all work for our money idk why people cant j st love and help eachother out all I c on here is negative self centered people smh -_-

Bluevalentine7
Bluevalentine7

I'm sorry, did I miss the meaning of the word "illegal"? Is it seriously fair for American students to compete with non-citizens for college money? The answer is clearly NO!! Regardless of your dogma. I wish the best of luck to those trying their luck illegally. Making that choice implies some risk. That is all there is to it.

Daniela19061
Daniela19061

I can't belive there's so much hate against mexican people! If we are all the SAME. And if you are gonna leave those negative comments might as well keep it to your self and don't post anything! & by the way have you guys ever been to downtown L.A Or downtown San Diego There's lots of homeless people and 90% of them are white, is rarely when they are mexicans what im trying to say is that mexican people will take ANY kind of job just to get money and give there family what they need. So let's be Nice to each other and threat EVERYONE equally cause we are all the SAME, stop treating people like if they weren't the same. We all have 2 eyes, 2 legs, and one head. I just don't get the point of people treating others unfairly, didn't you guys learn that in school or what?

Guest
Guest

Why does this have to be about Race?  This is more an issue of people getting what they want illegally when there are hundreds of thousands of people who do things legally and the right way.  To me it is more about legal versus illegal.

DianeinLA
DianeinLA

This "article" is a joke.  Exactly what was Simone Wilson's point?  To poke fun at Schwarzenegger, to make illegal immigrants viewed as innocent victims of circumstance or to give Gil Cedillo sainthood?  Last time I looked, illegal is illegal and should NOT be rewarded with cash gifts.  Passage of this bill would be an insult to all those who came to this country LEGALLY and who ARE good LAW-ABIDING citizens.

Gonzalo Martinez
Gonzalo Martinez

its all Econ.... did you pass it.. the more people.. the more ideals. more ideas more work.. more work .. more start up cost.. cost is to money.. money..goes in to cycle.. by adding immigrants in to our pull well make more jobs... and other things... all they want is a chance.. i know plenty of people who want to make it big but cant cuz they cant work.. .. and by giving them Fafsa.. it wont be free.. they will become legal and will have to pay it back.. so what is the problem .. they would just take it out of the bank.. so what is the problem..money is just a might.. believe me or not look at the Brazil case.. educate ur self and you will see its in our nature to try to fuck others over its time to try to help each other.. how is it that we spend billions of dollars on 3rd world country and their natural disasters.. for what to look good and later take advantage of them come on .. its all a game.... whay cant we spend some money on our own territory not just on bred and arms.. and actually educate our students.. look china has out grown us.shh so stop bitching.. we have people. who are fully white. Americans""red necks" with a 2nd grade education." tell me is that a "No child gets behind" bull spend money on those who actually want to be or do something not on those drop out students who get prago.

Veeneno
Veeneno

Fuck all your lazzy asses you people would be shit without immigrants! You wouldnt harvest fruit or build any thing even if you got paid for it and even then you might peel! Idiot everybody came illegal immigrants! You came and took shit that didnt belong to you! Dont be mad because we run your country now and my people came here to work hard get educated and concour just as you did!

Nokinit
Nokinit

We have machines for most of that work now... go home to your country and clean your own toilet and pick your own fruit. Our lazy asses will be fine without you. By the way, the corrupt mexican government sold this land to the U.S. for 2 payments, 1 for 10 million and the 2nd for15 million. Take a history class between picking your nose.

Gest.
Gest. like.author.displayName 1 Like

I know of a family who came here legally 11 years ago with a visa. The family had three children they were 9,7, and 6. All three grew up in America, not by choice. They were brought here by their parents because their country is full of violence and is no place to raise a family. They applied for citizenship hoping that their kids would have a better future, that they would strive for something better.The kids are now 20, 18, and 16. Two have graduated high school, the 18 year old was 36 in her ENTIRE high school class, in the top 5%. She strived for good grades, took higher level classes, got involved in many clubs and organizations. She is loved by many, won winter queen, was in the homecoming quart. The eldest works twelve hours everyday, and the youngest is still in school. He will be a junior, and he continues to study hard for good grades. All three children want to attend college, but they can't. Is it truly their fault? I think not. These kids are not bad people, in fact, they are great. This family, parents included, are some of the nicest and most loving people I have ever encountered. I think the Dream Act is a great idea, and I will support it, no matter what. 

american citizenr
american citizenr

Gest, it's not about any of them going to college it's just that alot of Mexican's and other illegals from over sea's come here for all the free things they get at the american citizens hard work and saving to get a home we didn't have a lot of children because we seen the why are parents and grandparents had to pinch every penny they could get my parents were very poor but we didn't get help from any one not even are church,we went to bed on the floor with pray and love of family and on the hard floor sometimes we had only water and i piece of bread for dinner so please dno't blame us for what is happening to you or your family ,mexicans ruinned their own country by having too many children and expense by raising tutition to help these children get there degree while our have to make loans to stay in college wake up people stop and think how many they are of you and your families and reltives. our Govenment isn't useing  there math we spend more than comes into california so all this totalization ahreement's and reparation and the dream act and amnesty is going to kill our state and other and it will be a state of welfare andlazy people haveing more children to get birth certificates this is wrong and it should stop and ask your presidents what they used the money our presidents sent to mexico and other places all these years behind our backs and if your big shots have great homes clothes and home go after them not the people like our President and wife they spend to much money on them self's  and others, so be thankful your children aren't into drugs gangs and with chhild. god bless all. American Citizen

Elizafc
Elizafc

How dare that left wing liberal idiot from LA - the  corespondent Simone Wilson - can compare  Mr. Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as his Guatemala-born housekeeper, who both came to US  legally with people who are here not legally. 

Chicana
Chicana

Oh please, if he was latino you would be saying anything.

Tina Turner
Tina Turner

I think that if Americans don't want illegal immigrants here, then fine! Send them all back to their country, after all this is their country. And we could have us AMERICANS do the dirty work, cleaning toilets, working on the fields, doing all the shitty work that makes America be the first world country as we know it.

Vladdy
Vladdy

Are we comparing apples and oranges? Wasn't the governator a legal immigrant?

As an ex-Californian. I csn only say I'm glad I got out. Are your writers aware that the state and the country are broke?

Chicana
Chicana like.author.displayName 1 Like

Don't worry california is glad you got out of it to. One less ignorant, racist ass.

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