Let me take care of some housekeeping and disclaimer first off - so everyone will have a clear understanding of what is going on here.

1. Object of focus here is the [yes, ho-hum, re-]introduction of the DREAM Act. It was assumed that it would be introduced as a stand-alone (separate) bill. However, some say, that it could also be introduced as an amendment to the Labor/HHS bill.

2. I can't maintain this thread very long this morning - so unless someone else is able to jump in and update it, well, the info could be wanting or incomplete at best.

3. I am monitoring the CSpan2 feed this morning. They are now speaking about the Labor/HHS bill. No mention of DREAM act thus far.

8:33am PT.