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The proponents of the DREAM Act have provided a case study on how to blow up a bipartisan alliance and make certain that legislative goals are not met.

Originally a bipartisan bill, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act would give conditional green cards to undocumented immigrants if they graduate from high school and pursue a college education or military service. After a 10-year waiting period, they could obtain permanent residency if they met all the requirements, and they could eventually apply for citizenship.

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