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John Conyers: “But let's face it. Out of the first hearing on this subject and even this one, would it be unfair for impartial…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
But let's face it. Out of the first hearing on this subject and even this one, would it be unfair for impartial witnesses to come to the conclusion that a number of us here on the Committee have that E-Verify just isn't right now ready for prime time?
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers questions the readiness of the E-Verify system for mandatory use.

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