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3. State-by-state breakdown of DREAM Act (from Center for American Progress) - California then Texas

Tue Oct 2, 2012, 09:20 AM

Oct 2012

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/immigration/news/2012/10/01/39586/infographic-the-12-states-with-the-greatest-economic-impact-from-passing-the-dream-act/

Sad that 3 of the top 4 states that would potentially benefit the most from the DREAM Act are controlled by republican right-wingers who will fight such legislation the hardest.

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DREAM Act Could Add $329 Billion To U.S. Economy [View all] trailmonkee Oct 2012 OP

This is great, but an impact of $150k/person is surprising. n/t eggplant Oct 2012 #1

It probably would help tax revenues too BlueStreak Oct 2012 #2

thanks! k and recommend goclark Oct 2012 #4

I'm all for the DREAM Act BUT... WilmywoodNCparalegal Oct 2012 #5

wonder what would be the economic impac of a full amnesty AlphaCentauri Oct 2012 #6