Thread: Heller vows to pursue immigration reform, but opposes DREAM act

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The Associated Press
6:48 AM, Jan. 6, 2012

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller has agreed to take questions from a Hispanic group largely opposed to his stance on immigration.

Heller is scheduled to address the monthly Hispanics in Politics meeting in downtown Las Vegas Friday morning.

The appearance will mark the first time Heller has publicly addressed a Hispanic group since he cancelled a meeting with the Latin Chamber of Commerce in October.

After the last-minute cancellation, some Hispanic leaders accused Heller of shunning the Latino community.

They say they will ask Heller why he has not endorsed immigration reform such as the DREAM Act, which would legalize some young illegal immigrants if they attend college or serve in the military.

Heller is running for re-election against Democratic Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, who represents many of Nevada's Hispanic neighborhoods.

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