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Alan B. Mollohan: “This amendment, as we understand it, is merely a restatement of current law, which already prohibits the employment of…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2007
This amendment, as we understand it, is merely a restatement of current law, which already prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. We don't read into it that it imposes any new burden on those who are using funds appropriated under the act. It is fully consistent with current legal obligations imposed on all employers, regardless of whether or not they use such funds. We would accept the amendment, Mr. Chairman.
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Alan B. Mollohan
West Virginia

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Discussing an amendment related to the employment of unauthorized aliens.

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