Another opinion piece pushing for the DREAM Act in the whole country. - - Donna Poisl
By JOSE MIGUEL LEYVA
Several states are taking an encouraging step on the immigration issue. They are making it easier for students who weren't born here but raised here to go to state colleges or universities.
California, Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland have recently passed laws offering such students in-state tuition or access to privately funded scholarships to make it affordable. New York is considering a similar law, as well.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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