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Immigrant group balks at Obama reform wording
Yahoo! News ^ | November 14, 2012 | by Liz Goodwin

Posted on 11/14/2012 5:12:38 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

An advocacy group for young immigrants expressed concern Wednesday after President Barack Obama, at his first press conference in months, said he would support "a pathway for legal status" for those living in the country illegally.

"He looked like he sidestepped around saying 'citizenship,'" said Marisol Valero, spokeswoman for United We Dream, a group that represents young people who were brought to the country illegally as children and want the opportunity to become citizens. "We are worried that the president and other leaders will not be supporting a path to citizenship for everyone."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Mexico; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: amnesty

1 posted on 11/14/2012 5:12:45 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Obama’s Amwrica, where crime pays.


2 posted on 11/14/2012 5:22:25 PM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: USNBandit
I really need to get glasses.

Obama's America, where crime pays

3 posted on 11/14/2012 5:24:37 PM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

LOL this is kinda funny. United We Dream was protesting here in Michigan last week because the secretary of state won’t give them drivers licenses. She told them that Obama created their legal limbo and it wasn’t her problem and they should take it up with him.


4 posted on 11/14/2012 5:25:35 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: cripplecreek

Why are the amoral (Libs) ALWAYS so surprised when another Lib (amoral) lies to them and casts them aside when they are no longer useful??


5 posted on 11/14/2012 5:35:44 PM PST by Thom Pain (U.S. Constitution is a CONTRACT!)
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To: Thom Pain

I was just happy to see my SOS recognizing and exploiting a crack Obama left open.


6 posted on 11/14/2012 5:40:06 PM PST by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Are these people EVER happy?

Lord,I’m sick of the whining.

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7 posted on 11/14/2012 5:47:40 PM PST by Mears
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Allow me to translate: We stole into your country, now we want full access to the benefits you provide citizens.


8 posted on 11/14/2012 6:07:55 PM PST by La Lydia
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