Subject: Support For Immigration Reform
From: Denise Cardinal <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:00:02 -0500 (CDT)

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Below are a few great examples of how we are showing our support for
immigration reform. From highlighting the opinions of our politicians
to making sure that voters know the benefits of passing bipartisan
reform, our state affiliates are keeping citizens updated on this
pressing issue. These are just 2 of our 21 states doing what we do
every day - make progress happen, and happen NOW.

As always, let me know what you think, or even better, contribute to
us here.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=La5EE_VIfMn1MZRBmKAnqw

Best,
Denise Cardinal
Executive Director
ProgressNow
ProgressNow Education

 

Progress Virginia Applauds Senator Kaine's Commitment to
Immigration Reform

On June 11th, Senator Kaine from Virginia became the first Senator to
deliver a speech on the Senate floor entirely in Spanish. The freshman
Senator felt it was important to explain the immigration reform bill
to Spanish speakers in their native language. As Senator Kaine says,
"Latinos have so much invested in the outcome of the bill,
people ought to know what the bill is about." While this action
may seem small, it acknowledges the growing political power of Latino
voters and highlights the importance of engaging all voters.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=astZRWDyRgwwZ-4KGeTIJQ

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=G_I_DgiXbKng1fvE_K3AQw

Progress Virginia recognizes Senator Kaine's speech as a way to
truly show his commitment to helping guarantee that the American Dream
is possible for all Americans. This is the dedication that all of our
leaders should hold but unfortunately some politicians are undermining
the American Dream by making it more difficult to pass immigration
reform. With Senator Kaine's support, and his work to ensure
that all citizens are aware of the bill, we are closer to creating a
real road to citizenship that will benefit every American.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=zyTf1MNZIe6AqdWUnzssAA

ProgressNow New Mexico Points To Economic Benefits of Immigration
Reform

Analysis from the Congressional Budget Office and the Center for
American Progress highlight the impact the bipartisan Senate
immigration bill could have on our society if enacted. The economic
benefits are especially telling, and ProgressNow New Mexico made sure
to inform New Mexican voters of the effects of passing immigration
reform.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=uDIjNbECU9VpzFj416bxhw

According to the CBO's projection, the federal deficit would be
decreased by $197 billion over the next 10 year period and eight
million people would become citizens under the new law. While a
decrease in deficit would certainly help the county as a whole, the
Center for American Progress breaks down the benefits state by state.
New Mexico's budget would see an increase of $201,000,000 over
10 years due to tax contributions from new citizens. These funds would
help provide resources for schools, infrastructure, and local
services. Additionally, 600 new jobs would be created annually.
http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=blFrfASAxSxJ3HwcbOyYeA

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=vJ12yfNbjfQ3ZI1KiNMpBw

As Pat Davis, the executive director of ProgressNow New Mexico says,
"these two studies show that immigration reform is a win-win-win
for aspiring Americans, the federal deficit and local economies in New
Mexico which have struggled for years to get back on track."
Passing the bipartisan immigration bill would boost the economy and
provide an opportunity for millions of new citizens to give back to
our country and ProgressNow New Mexico is working to ensure that
voters are aware of these benefits both in their state and the nation
as a whole.

http://progressnow.pnstate.org/site/R?i=NK1KnyQlguEbdqsLSS_03w

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