HSAB English Danyielle D.E Edwards December 31‚ 2013 – January 6‚ 2014 THE DREAM “Is the American dream a myth or a reality for Hispanics today?” What is the DREAM act? Development‚ Relief‚ and Education for Alien Minors – The DREAM Act is an American legislative proposal that was passed by the American senate on August 1‚ 2001. The act covers illegal aliens as old as thirty-five years old. The DREAM Act “provides conditional permanent residency to certain immigrants of good moral character
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The DREAM ACT The Development‚ Relief‚ and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is a bipartisan legislation that addresses the situation faced by young people who were brought to the United States years ago as undocumented immigrant children and who have since grown up here‚ stayed in school‚ and kept out of trouble (National Immigration Law Center‚ 2009). It was first introduced in 2003 under the 107th Congress. It has been on hold and remained that way in the House and Senate Committee until
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quotes of the idea of the American Dream. Many people have different perceptions of what they think the American Dream is; some people believe the American Dream doesn’t exist‚ some believe it’s about having a sustainable job and a family to take care of‚ and some people think it’s all about being rich and living life in the fast lane. There are many different opinions about this topic but the best one to ever come up is happiness. The key to the American Dream is happiness‚ there’s no point of going
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The Development‚ Relief‚ and Education for Alien Minors‚ better known as The DREAM Act would allow undocumented “students who grew up in the United States a chance to contribute to our country’s well-being by serving in the U.S. armed forces or pursuing a higher education.” (WH) However‚ for over fifteen years the DREAM Act has been revised and modified in various attempts to pass in the Senate‚ which led to state governments to take action. These states are able to provide in-state tuition to the
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they were brought to this country? Should Americans have to pay for illegal immigrants to become citizens? Dream Act stands for California Development‚ Relief and Education for Alien Minors. The Dream Act would allow a specific group of illegal immigrants to obtain state grants‚ community college waive fees‚ and legal permanent citizenship. To be eligible for the Dream Act you have to have arrived in the United States under the age of 16; be under the age of 30 on the day of enactment;
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Some people might agree that the American dream still exists‚ while others don’t or they have different beliefs. The American dream is one of the most controversial themes in the United States. I totally agree that the American Dream is still on‚ though we need to work a little more to make it happen. I recently read a quote by Senator John Kerry that relates two articles that I have read in the past about the American dream: “We believe that what matters most is not narrow appeals masquerading as
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The American Dream In the past it was possible for a working person to have a decent job‚ buy a home‚ get a car‚ and have their children go to school. The American Dream is a set of national ideals‚ like having a decent job and owning a home‚ basically prosperity‚ that are achieved through personal ability and opportunity. Today people would argue that the American Dream is still alive and feasible‚ however‚ the increasing difficulty to achieve common social goals‚ that are often referred to in
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been puzzled by the idea of dreams. Humans have written and interpreted dreams. For example‚The ancient egyptians wrote a dream book which listed common dreams. Dreams are images‚ thoughts and emotions you are experiencing during sleep. Even with today’s technological advancements‚ there is still no definite answer to why we dream. Scientists believe that the reason we dream is because of past or present memories‚ emotions‚ and unsuppressed and unconscious desires and dreams. After doing research‚ there
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lives based on the American Dream. Most people have dreams about what they want to do in life‚ but not all achieve those dreams. Statistic shows from recent surveys that only 16% of Americans end up doing their dream job. Many Americans have very unrealistic views of the American Dream‚ stuff the ordinary American could not have or do. When interviewing my subjects I realized that the American Dream is not about materialistic goods‚ but family‚ and following your dreams. Winston Cabe My
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American Dream The American Dream is the statement that anyone can do absolutely anything they want‚ need‚ or see fit to better their lives. If someone feels they are unhappy with something about their lives‚ they have the opportunity (Something that is rare in this world) to do as they please to make what they want better. Some people believe the American Dream is all about money in today’s world and I believe half of this statement is true. Anything you need or want to do requires money weather
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