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On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
It's unconscionable to me that we sabotage asylum seekers from the start, we prohibit them from working for at least 6 months.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez criticizes delays in work authorization for asylum seekers, highlighting economic impacts.

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