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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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