Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Supporters of immigration reform proposal head to Washington

More supporters for the DREAM Act are lobbying Washington DC. to pass this bill. - - Donna Poisl

By the CNN Wire Staff, Kate Bolduan and Catherine E. Shoichet

(CNN) -- Supporters of a proposed law that would give young illegal immigrants an opportunity to become citizens are planning to begin several days of lobbying Monday in the nation's capital.

"In out heart and minds, we feel that we're Americans," said Matias Ramos, 24, an illegal immigrant who is among activists from across the country gathering in Washington this week to put their faces on the fierce debate over immigration reform.
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