THE DREAM ACT
Basic Information about the DREAM Act Legislation
Last edited: 16 Jul 2010 – 9:06pm
This information is based on the current legislation introduced on March 26, 2009 by Senator Richard Durbin and Representative Howard Berman.
Purpose
The purpose of the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act, also called the DREAM Act, is to help those individuals who meet certain requirements, have an opportunity to enlist in the military or go to college and have a path to citizenship which they otherwise would not have without this legislation. Supporters of the DREAM Act believe it is vital not only to the people who would benefit from it, but also the United States as a whole. It would give an opportunity to undocumented immigrant students who have been living in the U.S. since they were young, a chance to contribute back to the country that has given so much to them and a chance to utilize their hard earned education and talents.
Would I qualify?
The following is a list of specific requirements one would need in order to qualify for the current version of the DREAM Act.
- Must have entered the United States before the age of 16 (i.e. 15 and younger)
- Must have been present in the United States for at least five (5) consecutive years prior to enactment of the bill
- Must have graduated from a United States high school, or have obtained a GED, or have been accepted into an institution of higher education (i.e. college/university)
- Must be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time of application
- Must have good moral character
If you have met all those requirements and can prove it, once the DREAM Act passes you will be able to do the following:
What do I need to do if the DREAM Act should pass?
If the DREAM Act passes, an undocumented individual meeting those qualifying conditions stated above, would have to do the following:
- Apply for the DREAM Act (Since the legislation has not yet passed, there are no specific guidelines on how to apply)
- Once approved and granted Conditional Permanent Residency, the individual would have to do one of the following:
- Enroll in an institution of higher education in order to pursue a bachelor’s degree or higher degree or
- Enlist in one of the branches of the United States Military
- Within 6 years of approval for conditional permanent residency, the individual must have completed at least two (2) years of one of the options outlined in the previous step
- Once 5 ½ years of the 6 years have passed, the individual will then be able to apply for Legal Permanent Residency (dropping the conditional part) and consequently will be able to apply for United States Citizenship
Those who have already completed at least 2 years of college education towards a bachelor’s degree or higher degree, will still have to wait the 5 ½ years in order to apply for Legal Permanent Residency even though you may have already obtained a degree.
Students who do not complete the requirements will be disqualified .
Sources
To see the text of the legislation go here. Under word/phrase, click on Bill Number instead, type in S. 729 (in the Senate) or H.R. 1751 (in the House), in the search box and you will be directed to the bill.
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23 Nov 2010 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
GAY MAN CROSS DRESSER -JMG INTERVIEWS
Hi how are you?
I am fabulous
Do you consider yourself straight or gay?
Straight
How long have you known you were gay?
From around the age 10
Did your family accept this from jump?
No they didnt cause by nature their perception is that GOD made Adam and Eve, so they didnt accept at jump but eventually they understood what exactly i was going through and eventually accepted me.
How do you feel about being gay and serving God, what are your views?
He made me, i asked him to changed me if this lifestyle is supposingly wrong and he didnt so guess am just made like this. i have strong belief in GOD.
Have you ever had a girlfriend?
Yes
Studies show over 90% of gay men were molested, were you?
No
If you had the opportunity to become a straight man would you choose to become one?
No
How has life been in Jamaica been as a gay man , do they accept you dressing as a female?
well honestly speaking they are generally amused by my crossdressing
Is it true that most gay men are jealous of real females?
In some cases because its more likely for real females to get accepted by any and everyone.
How do you feel about the hypocracy of our music, the fact that most dj’s sing songs condemning gays and some of them are gay?
Doesnt bother me as long as they dont call my name
What kind of men do you prefer?
Raw thuggy guys
If you knew the time in which you would die would you repent from the sin of homosexuality?
I think that question doesnt refer if he retrack to my answer for question no.5
You seem to be someone full a confidence how did you get to this point?
It all starts with loving yourself and accepting yourself. SELF ESTEEM
Describe the perfect man for you?
There isn’t anyone perfect so rather not answer that question
LADY ANN- JMG INTERVIEWS
This is the First Lady of Dancehall , Lady Ann.
Hi Lady VETRAN Ann how are you
We have had you on J.M.G numerous times and you are always witty and funny but who is Lady Ann?
When did you make your first song and who were your role models?
I made my first song in 1978
How long have you been in the music business?For one of the first lady’s if not the first female D.J you have been somewhat unpopular amoung the younger generation why is that?
more than 30 years cause they lock game on me because of my mouth.
6.) Who is the lady behind the music?
What do your children think of you being dancehall’s first lady?
my children laugh and say me show off cause am the first lady
At one point Beenie man was heard saying that he would help you re-launch your career, did he help and why haven’t we still heard you on stage like we would want to?
beenie did only a hype. im nuh help no one
What has changed in the music over the years?
the younger artists come with a bag a joke songs and spoil the thing. and a lock gate and us. when a we started it.
Last but not least do you like JMG and why?
as for jmg what i lkie a bout it how the ppl them up ina the ppl business.and a done them pon top of it. lol it keeping me going when am having a bad day
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Dudus’ yet to get new date for court appearance
Harold Bailey
Thursday, November 18, 2010
NEW YORK, USA — Former Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke is yet to receive a new date to appear in court to answer to drug and gun charges.
Coke was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday but the court appearance was postponed at the last minute. However, officials at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York did not provide a reason for the postponement.
Coke, who remains in solitary confinement in a jail here, is facing charges on allegations of illegal drug dealings and gun-running.
He was extradited here after waiving his extradition rights to an hearing in a Jamaican court.
Meanwhile, there are indications that the question as to whether or not Jamaica’s
interception law is admissible in a US court is likely to play an important part of Coke’s defense.
Steve Zissou, a member of Coke’s defence team, confirmed that the matter could form part of motions to be filed by the defence.
United States authorities have maintained that the evidence against Coke were obtained in accordance with Jamaican laws.
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