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Comment by Raymond Charles Parnell on September 22, 2010 at 5:37pm

That is why we have Tea Party and concerned citizens. We have started and we need to continue to make congress responsible to us, to represent us and to represent the will of the American people.

Comment by Raymond Charles Parnell on September 22, 2010 at 5:07pm

This is great it has created debate which is what Harry Reid did not want with his bill. We all learn when we talk and debate in a sincere and honest effort to bring forth a reasonable solution then a reasonable resolution will be the result. I still say that it was not the DTDA bill that did him in (I would have said end because I think Harry Reid is the south end of a Jackass) however debate will bring about the best result. See we are educating and beinging reasonable discussion to each other. Thank all of you who have responded I enjoyed it. It may not change my mind but at least I have a respect for you because you care.

Comment by Tracy on September 22, 2010 at 4:32pm

One more thing, for those eligible LEGAL non-citizens who do enlist, there are accelerated citizenship procedures for active duty.

Comment by Tracy on September 22, 2010 at 4:28pm

John the " non citizens " you speak of have requirements to be eligible to join the military,one of which is LEGAL status.These people are not ILLEGALS.They are here and have joined legally through legal channels.The DREAM act has nothing to do these "40,000 people" that you have mentioned.
"A non-citizen that is eligible to join the military must meet certain requirements: (1) Have an Alien Registration Receipt Card (stamped I-94 or I-551 Green card/INS Form 1-551), (2) Have a bona fide residence established, and (3) Have established a record of the U.S. as their home. Some non-citizens from countries with a reputation of hostility towards the U.S. may also require a waiver. The federal government cannot petition on behalf of an illegal immigrant so that they can obtain legal status and be able to enlist in the military. In order for an immigrant to join the United States military, they must first go through the immigration process of the USCIS (previously known as the INS) and then and then begin the enlisting process. Another requirement is that the Green Card and/or visa if the immigrant desiring to join the military must be valid for the entire period of their enlistment. "

Comment by Raymond Charles Parnell on September 21, 2010 at 8:34pm

The current stalemate of the Department of Defense reauthorization bill is a result of Harry Reid adding the "Dream Act" onto the bill. I do not think that the Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the major reason for this bill not going to the floor for a vote. Harry Reid wanted his immigration amnesty bill passed that is why he proposed it with no debate. His thinking is that congress would not defeat the DOD bill because it funds the military and therefore without debate he could underhandedly get his amnesty bill passed. I don't think that Don't Ask, Don't Tell was that big of a issue on this bill.

Comment by Patricia M. McBride on September 21, 2010 at 2:24pm

Procedural Vote Stalls Defense Bill, Repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/21/procedural-vote-stalls-d...

Comment by Ernest Lephart on September 21, 2010 at 12:03pm

Yea, I just called again and the lady I talked to said that she believes he is not going to vote in favor of the dream act.

Comment by Ernest Lephart on September 21, 2010 at 11:58am

Please Please
Harry Reid is using the military as a smokescreen to try to pass illegal immigration amnesty. This is wrong and we need your help to stop them, TODAY!




Go here to tell your Senator to vote NO on the DREAM Act Amendment!




The DREAM Act, which Reid plans to offer as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act this week, will prohibit the deportation of any illegal alien over the age of 11 who is enrolled full time in primary or secondary school, and grant temporary work authorization to these illegal immigrants. The DREAM Act will also grant a conditional green card to any illegal alien under the age of 35 who claims to have come to the U.S. before age 16 and who obtains a high school diploma or GED. The green card becomes permanent if they complete two years of higher education or military service within six years.
This is Unconstitutional please do not let this happen. It is not fair to the people that have gone by the book and played by the rules. Think of the legal mess we are headed for.

Comment by Jeanne J. on September 21, 2010 at 11:34am

Got through to the local office number and while the assistant said he is getting lots of calls, she was not able to tell me if the majority of calls were in favor of or asking for opposition to the "DREAM" act. She also said that he had not made up his mind how he would be voting.

Comment by Karen M on September 21, 2010 at 8:50am

Tues. morning, 9/21. Called office they said he still has not made up his mind!

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