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Patrick Leahy: “If we are legalizing and providing work permits in 6 months, why must we wait up to 6 years for everyone to comply?”

On the recordApril 21, 2013
If we are legalizing and providing work permits in 6 months, why must we wait up to 6 years for everyone to comply?
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy questions the delay in implementing E-Verify for all employers.

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