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On the money! Add to it the fact that our government gives incentives to companies/corporations that outsource our jobs....plus let's not forget the visas.
Wonderful commentary by Rep. Lamar Smith. However, it is important to understand that illegal aliens occupy even highly-skilled positions. See the March, 2008 CIS backgrounder by David Seminara "No Coyote Needed" http://www.cis.org/articles/2008/back208.html to learn how half of the US illegal alien population are visa overstayers.
You can also see for yourself how Microsoft is fighting the SAVE Act of 2007, HR 4088. Please note how an employer advocacy organization that Microsoft is a member of, CompeteAmerica, opposes passage of the SAVE Act in their 27 February 2008 letter to Speaker Pelosi. http://www.competeamerica.org/news/alliance_pr/Speaker_Pelosi_Letter.pdf
Please use the free citizen activism tools at NumbersUSA to press for needed reforms, including passage of the SAVE Act of 2009.
Well written articles like this need to be in every main stream paper, to wake American Citizens of Every RACE.
I like "Buy American" laws so, why don't we have hire "American Laws"?
It might be of interest to contrast the Chamber position with that of the National Federation of Indepnedent Business (NFIB). The NFIB is a strong supporter of the SAVE (Secure America through Verification and Enforcement)Act.
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