House Republican Introduces DREAM Act Alternative

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David Rivera (R-FL) introduced the the Studying Towards Adjusted Residency Status Act, or Stars Act, today. The bill would apply to students who were entered the U.S. before age 16, got a high school diploma, have no criminal record and were accepted to a four-year college or university. They would get a five year visa to study and then if they graduate they would be able to adjust status to permanent residency and eventually pursue citizenship. No word yet on whether Lamar Smith, the House Immigration Subcommittee Chairman, will allow the bill to be considered, but Congressman Rivera says that...

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Election year drama

The minorities in Republican party are just tokens. If Repubs have their way they will turn US into a jingoistic white only country. This bill ain't going anywhere...Bruce Lee's brother Grassley will put a hold on it in the Senate.