"We not only see this as a day of solidarity but also a day of calling for action.  We vigorously call for comprehensive immigration reform to be part of the 2009 agenda." -Sister Mary McCauley, St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Postville

"There are core protections in our Bill of Rights that apply to all people.  We're all entitled to basic human rights, regardless of what our citizenship status may be." -Lauri Lowell, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council in New Haven, Conn.

I want to share with you a message I received from our friends at MALDEF. Please read the message below.

Thank you for supporting this effort.

Sincerely,

Marissa Gabrysch
Public Affairs
MATT.org
Let’s Prosper Together

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“For immigration reform to pass this Senate this year, we need much more than hearings and photo ops and press releases and talking points. We will need actual legislation, and leadership on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. … I know I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and start work again.” – Sen. John Cornyn

“The politics might be hard, but reality is obvious: it is everyone’s best interests to change and fix our current immigration system.” Sen. Charles Schumer (NY).

Now it’s time for YouTube (), as the President will today address the nation regarding his first 100 days in office, and it will be streamed live on the popular video sharing site.

Furthermore, YouTube today features several related video clips on its homepage, including Karl Rove and Al Jazeera’s analysis of Obama’s first 100 days of presidency.

If you want to contribute, you can create a video with your assessment of Obama Administration’s work so far and advice to help them do a better job. YouTube will feature some of these videos on their News page tomorrow.

Tune in here, today at 8pm EDT, to watch the conference live.

As the spread of swine flu is affecting everything from school schedules to currency exchange rates, it’s important to make sure that you are getting accurate, up-to-the-minute information. Rumors are starting to spread and create panic and it’s critical to stay informed and keep up to date with information from medical experts.

America is a nation of nations. We touch every nation and every nation touches us in return. This is our history, this is our tradition, this is the source of strength.
- Gen. Colin Powell USA (Ret.), at a citizenship swearing in ceremony on the National Mall, April 12, 2009.

I wanted you to see this important message from MATT.org (http://matt.org/english/) Board member Fr. Virgilio Elizondo. http://achtus.org/DREAMActStatement.html

 

American competitiveness also requires immigration reforms that reflect the importance of highly skilled foreign-born employees. Demand for specialized technical skills has long exceeded the supply of native-born workers with advanced degrees, and scientists and engineers from other countries fill this gap. This issue has reached a crisis point.”

"Every ethnic minority, in seeking in its own freedom, helped strengthen the fabric of liberty in American life. Similarly, every aspect of the American economy has profited from the contributions of immigrants."

John F. Kennedy
President of the United States