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Gains
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We picked up
three new cosponsors in the House this week. The addition
of Representatives Joe Sestak (D-PA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), and
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-MI) brings us to a total of 106
cosponsors!
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NILC, National
Council of La Raza, Services Employees International Union (SEIU),
and several other national organizations sent letters to members of
the Congressional Progressive Caucus that have not yet cosponsored
the DREAM Act. The letter states, in part, that "[c]o-sponsorship
of the DREAM Act is in line with the Progressive Caucus' official
position on immigration reform...[S]upport [for this bill] shows
that the political will needed to achieve immigration reform is
growing and that our national leaders are committed to getting
immigration reform done." A copy of the letter is available
here.
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An
article published by the Medill News Service on Nov. 2 details
the struggles of undocumented immigrant students. Two members
of United We DREAM Network are featured in the article: Matias
Ramos and Lizbeth Mateo.
Upcoming Events
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Washington, DC, screening of
"Papers." The movie "Papers"
is coming to the nation's capital. "Papers" is the story of
undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18
without legal status. "Papers" is also going to be
discussed live on CNN's Rick Sanchez show next
Tuesday, Nov. 10, at approximately 3:45-4:00pm ET. The
conversation will continue online for another 15 minutes or so until
about 4:15. Walter Lara will be joining "Papers" producer,
Anne Galisky, in Atlanta for the live, in-person interview.
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Prince George's Community College is
hosting a screening of "Papers" on Thursday, Nov. 5, at
6:30 PM. The event will be held at the Largo campus in the
Student Center. For more information visit
www.papersthemovie.com or contact P.G. Community College at
301-322-0750.
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The
7th National Low-Income Immigrant Rights Conference, Dec. 6-8,
2009, in Arlington, Virginia (just outside Washington, DC).
Hundreds will gather in December to shape an agenda for immigrants’
rights in these historic times. Don't miss this opportunity to learn
about the latest policy trends, share your ideas, and help build the
movement.
Contact Us
We will report on any feedback we receive
from advocates on meetings, events targeting members of Congress, as
well as press clippings, so please forward all these items to
Tolu Olubunmi.
To subscribe to "DREAM Weekly Updates,"
email
Mai
Huynh, writing "Subscribe to DREAM listserv" in the message's
subject line and providing your contact information in the message's
body.
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