Good Chance of Passage for Bill Offering Instate Tuition for Undocumented Students
A rally at the Capitol promotes the "ASSET" bill with hopes of gaining bipartisan support.  (Denver Post, February 3, 2011)

We expect a vote on the DREAM Act to come soon in the U.S. House of Representatives, and even though the current membership with a Democratic majority is leading the charge, the vote will be close.

This is a critical time for activists and consituents to let our representatives know where we stand.

The DREAM act provides a pathway to citizenship for undocumented youth who serve in the military or work toward a college degree. It is an extension of our heritage as Americans, honoring fairness and the effort to turn hard work into citizenship.

Representative Diana DeGette is a co-sponsor of the DREAM Act, but it doesn't hurt to write her and let her know you've got her back. Her office has suggested that Senators Udall and Bennet may need even more encouragement to bolster their support of this vital legislation. Furthermore, it's an excellent opportunity to reach out to your friends who live in Congressional districts where the support may not be so strong and enourage them to contact their representatives.

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