Tea Party Attacks Illinois DREAM Act: Calls Out Republican Senators Who Voted In Favor

[pampango]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/06/tea-party-illinois-dream-act_n_858631.html

On Wednesday afternoon, the Illinois State Senate passed a landmark bill that would support the efforts of children of immigrants to go to college. The Illinois DREAM Act would create a privately funded college scholarship program for undocumented students who met certain criteria, and provide them with more educational and counseling resources.

The bill passed the Senate by a margin of 45-11, with eleven Republicans in favor. It will soon go before the State House for consideration.

Immigrant rights groups around the state celebrated the decision. But at least one conservative group, the Palatine Tea Party, set aside its national focus to hammer state legislatures on passing the bill.

The Capitol Fax publishes an email blast sent by the Tea Party: The Illinois Republican Senators who voted ‘YES’ to Dream Act SB 2185 are part of the problem in Illinois. Instead of focusing on issues like jobs, taxes and our economy they are more interested in getting votes. It is clear our current elected officials are much more concerned with their reelection than what matters for the citizens of Illinois.

We will Never forget your VOTE!

[lunasun]

1. The Illinois DREAM Act would create a privately funded college scholarship progra

[madrchsod]

2. sometimes i`m really proud of my state ....and some republicans.