Thread: Socialist Rangel Deplores NY Senate Rejection of DREAM Act

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3/17/14

Rangel Deplores NY Senate Rejection of DREAM Act

New York, NY –Congressman Charles B. Rangel issued the following statement after the New York Senate failed to pass the Dream Act, a bill providing state financial aid for college for the children of illegal immigrants:

“I am disappointed that the New York State Senate, once again, failed to pass the DREAM Act. The fate of many of my constituents in Manhattan and the Bronx depends on the enactment of this bill. Our current immigration system denies some of the best and brightest students in the nation the chance to help America maintain its greatness. Many of them may have arrived here illegally by their parents, but they salute the Stars and Stripes and America is the only home they know. They deserve the same opportunity to contribute to our nation as Americans.

America is a land built by immigrants. Every day I am astounded by the positive impact that immigrants make in our District and across the United States. As one of the earliest co-sponsors of the DREAM Act when it was first introduced in 2001, I will continue to fight for its passage in Congress to ensure a better future for our immigrant families and of our country. I urge the State Senate to stop crushing the dreams of immigrant children in pursuit of success.”

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Rangel has been a leading advocate for immigration reform. He is one of the original co-sponsors of H.R. 15, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, which was introduced in 2013. In October 2013, Rangel was arrested by the Park Police for participating in a rally on the National Mall and in front of the U.S. Capitol to urge Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration bill that includes a pathway to citizenship for some 11 million people who are already making contributions to our country. Rangel is one of the longest serving advocates in the fight for immigration reform in Congress.

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New York State Senate Defeats Dream Act

ALBANY — The state Senate Monday killed the DREAM Act in a “razor-thin” mostly partisan vote on Monday.

With 32 votes needed to pass, the measure came up two votes short with 30 in support and 29 against.

Had it passed, New York would have become the fifth state to enact the DREAM Act, which would have allowed state financial aid programs to cover the college kids of undocumented immigrants.

“It continues to be a nightmare for the DREAMers,” said Senate bill sponsor Jose Peralta (D-Queens).

Among those who voted against it were two Democrats — Sens. Ted O’Brien of Rochester and Simcha Felder of Brooklyn.

We need to elect PRO AMERICAN politicians. If these illegals are so superior why is mexico a rat hole? I am tired of OUR politician taking shots to advance THEIR agenda and not that of his REAL constituents.... you know the hard working tax paying Americans.

Rangel is one of the longest serving advocates in the fight for immigration reform in Congress.

Time for him to retire and pay his taxes...

Charlie Rangel: NY Crushing The Dreams of Illegals By Not Paying For Their College


Charlie Rangel wants to send illegal immigrants to school, and he wants to use your money to help them do it. That’s pretty much the bottom line when it comes to a statement released on Rangel’s own Congressional website where he states he is not happy with teh New York State Senate who missed passing the DREAM Act by a slim 2 votes.