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Napolitano Supports the DREAM Act, and Other News

DHS Secretary Announces Support for Federal In-State Tuition Bill
Napolitano announced earlier this week that she supports the federal DREAM Act, just as she did as governor of Arizona, and reiterated the need for comprehensive immigration reform. Austin-American Statesman

Obama Shutting Down Much-Needed Immigration Program
Obama announced that he’s cutting $400 million from the State Alien Criminal Assistance Program, a federal program that reimburses states for the costs associated with detaining undocumented immigrants. The cuts were part of a $17billion cut to the federal budget. AP

Valparaiso Concerned After Racist Incidents
In the small Indiana town, six racially motivated attacks in the last year have forced community leaders to set up a Human Relations Council and reconsider the town’s dialogue around race. WBEZ

Black and Latino Kids Gaining Ground in Achievement Gap
Black and Latino students are passing New York’s statewide English exams at higher numbers. The small gains are slowly closing on their white and Asian counterparts.NY Daily News

Posted at 1:15 PM, May 08, 2009 in News | Permalink | View Comments