SENATE BILL: The 'DREAM' Act (Law'd)

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For what it's worth, despite the poor way, to say the least, that it all has been gone about, I support the argument of the President. Millions of Atlasians have lived wonderfully productive and co-operative lives with lesser GPAs, and the bill already fixes the problems created by removing the GPA requirement: without a good one, one cannot get into college; if they then do not enter the military, then they are removed; if they serve our country and have a high school diploma, they deserve to stay, gentlemen.

I'm embarrassed that a former Secretary of External Affairs feels our military personnel doesn't deserve citizenship unless they earn a B average in high school.

As a former SoEA myself, I am equally disheartened.

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Just to stay up to date, with Ben's opposition, does this bill now return to the President's desk for signature or full veto?

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Just to stay up to date, with Ben's opposition, does this bill now return to the President's desk for signature or full veto?

If the president's re-draft passes, it becomes law. If it fails, Ben can file a motion to send the original bill back to the president's desk for executive action.

Ah, a re-reading of the procedure helped me find my misunderstanding; thanks Senator!

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Can't we just create a separate eligibility for veterans? As in join the armed forces and be eligible for citizenship? This is how it works in the US...

If I'm not mistaken, this is the President's position.

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Although I have some concerns which I have already expressed about the final text of the bill, it is ultimately a step forward and legislation that is certainly better than nothing. Given the controversial nature of this topic, the Senate has indeed scored a great victory in compromising enough to pass a bill, and the Vice-President has shown great prudence in signing a bill that is both helpful, and was to be law inevitably anyway, thereby speeding up our legislative process.