On the recordFebruary 11, 1999
The Congress cannot continue to irresponsibly ignore the worsening crisis or the exploitation of tens of thousands of foreign workers on American soil.
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congress.govThe Congress cannot continue to irresponsibly ignore the worsening crisis or the exploitation of tens of thousands of foreign workers on American soil.
Call to action regarding foreign worker exploitation.
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