Thread: Dream Act CA, Obama urges Schwarzenegger to sign student aid

I did a search and didn't find this.
If this passes in CA it could potentially have national ramification. Schwarzenegger is a left leaning Republican with very close family ties to the Democratic Party. We need to stop this now. It is my understanding that it becomes law if not vetoed by this Sunday.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-2841
Fax: 916-445-4633

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http://www.kget.com/news/state/story.as ... 140&rss=92

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign the so-called Dream Act, a bill that would make illegal immigrant students who graduate from California high schools eligible for college aid.

Schwarzenegger vetoed similar legislation last year.

"If Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes the Dream Act a second time, he will compound the immigration crisis by driving thousands of children who are on the right path into the shadows," Obama said in a statement.

"We teach our children that in America you will thrive if you work hard and dream big. Governor Schwarzenegger now has the chance to demonstrate that instead of blaming one group for the challenges America faces, he can unite Californians and give children who play by the rules the opportunity to succeed."

Approved by the Legislature last month, the bill applies to financially needy illegal immigrant students. It would make them eligible for state grants or community college fee waivers if they graduate from a California high school after attending it for at least three years. They would be eligible only if they are accepted at a California college or university.

The measure, by Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, also would give a break to U.S. citizens who graduate from a California high school but then move out of state. It would make them eligible for the same aid programs if they wanted to return to California for college.

Schwarzenegger press secretary Aaron McLear said the governor had not taken a position on the Cedillo bill but was "thoroughly reviewing it."

California already allows illegal immigrant students to pay the same public college or university fees as state residents who are U.S. citizens, rather than the much higher fees students coming from out of state face. But that only applies if the immigrant graduated from a California high school after attending it for at least three years. The students also must apply for legal status.

Obama co-sponsored similar legislation when he was a state senator in Illinois.

Students supporting the Cedillo bill for college aid said they would deliver petitions on Wednesday with thousands of signatures urging Schwarzenegger to sign the measure. The governor has until Sunday to sign or veto hundreds of bills on his desk.

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We have to tell these candidates the they are either FOR US OR AGAINST US. Not luke warm or middle of the fence. They cannot have it both ways.

I just emailed the Governor and also telephoned my concerns. We need more than just one. Please all Californians. Email and phone. Show your concern. We can't let this bill pass. The Governor must veto this bill. He did last time, he must again veto.

It's a sad day when the government would rather give college financial aid to illegals that returning GI's!

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=71741

Seems like illegals are more important than america for the democrats. The democrats are willing to raise american taxes to pay for more illegals to ensure that they get votes. When are Americans going to realize that democrats are determined to take every dollar that average americans earn to pay for give aways. If we didn't have illlegals every american could have a job and realize the value of earning a living instead of receiving the give aways that democrats want to have.

Originally Posted by Beckyal

Seems like illegals are more important than america for the democrats. The democrats are willing to raise american taxes to pay for more illegals to ensure that they get votes. When are Americans going to realize that democrats are determined to take every dollar that average americans earn to pay for give aways. If we didn't have illlegals every american could have a job and realize the value of earning a living instead of receiving the give aways that democrats want to have.

It makes one wonder why any American would vote for a Domocrat.

Moving to the news section.

Thank you for the link to the governor bulldogger.
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Student Immigrant Aid
Reported by: Amanda Grace
Last Update: 10/10 9:51 pm



A new law could make undocumented college students eligible for state financial aid. It's called the California Dream Act and it's already been passed by the state legislature.

Supporters are now rallying for the governor's approval at UCSD.

California has more than 25-thousand undocumented high school students --many of whom can't work, can't get a government loan -- and can't afford tuition.

The California Dream Act makes community college fee waivers and certain non-competitive Cal Grants available to all students who spend 3 years at a state high school and graduate.

That would help pay the way for undocumented students like engineering major Ricardo Ramirez.

"I came to this country, and I decided to stay with my mom and my sister and we want to be able to help this community," said Ramirez.

The act would cost $1.9 million for community college fee waivers and $3.8 million for other aid.

Opponents also say the act could encourage illegal immigration.

"I don't think it's the government's job or the government's place to be providing for people who are not citizens, who are not legal residents and who are not paying taxes," argues Danielle Sheldon who is a 3rd year student at UCSD.

The governor is expected to make a decision on the bill by the end of the week.

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It is 12:51 AM and I called his off the bill is now automated just follow the cues Press1 for support and 2 for opposed. Call as many times as you'd like.