[HiJinx]

I need to read this through, it may be there, but for what it's worth, Jon...we need to address border security. Fixing the problem with illegal workers is moot if you can't control how and where they enter the country.

[FBD]

"Businesses, corporations and companies participating in the program must pay standard rates and wages, and not be permitted to artificially lower those wages just to save money and attract cheaper immigrant labor.

"Companies hiring them must insure them so they don't overload local health facilities.


They can get driver's licenses, but only after proving they are proficient in English and provide proof of automobile insurance. "

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Well after all those qualifications employers should just go hire an American citizen! Why waste time hiring a "guest worker", if there is no financial incentive?

We all know that's the reason companies hire illegals, so they can skirt around mimimum wage, FICA, and workmens comp.

A guest worker program will solve nothing. It's just another feel good liberal idea. Companies will still hire illegals to avoid all of the above.