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Lamar Smith: “How can DHS justify granting work authorization to illegal immigrants when so many American citizens don't have jobs?”

On the recordOctober 25, 2011
How can DHS justify granting work authorization to illegal immigrants when so many American citizens don't have jobs?
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith questions DHS's decision to grant work authorization to illegal immigrants amid high unemployment.

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