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IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEMOCRATS OUTLINE PLAN TO CRACK DOWN ON COPRPORATIONS THAT HIRE UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS
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February 9, 2006
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The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news release: Legislative Democratic leaders today announced a plan to hold corporate executives and employers personally accountable for hiring undocumented workers.
"We need to curb illegal immigration in Iowa by getting tough on big corporations that hire undocumented workers," said House Democratic Leader Pat Murphy. "Big corporations should not be allowed to drive down wages by using illegal immigrants to unfairly compete with businesses that play by the rules."
"Corporations that hire undocumented workers should be held accountable for their actions," said Senate Democratic Leader Mike Gronstal. "Corporate executives should face stiff ...
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