US Senate backs controversial hiring scheme

Thu, 07/09/2009 - 13:34
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On Wednesday, the US Senate passed an amendment to make the controversial E-Verify program permanent for federal contractors. The program requires employers to electronically verify if a potential employee is eligible to work.  Critics say the program is flawed and will make hiring costly and cumbersome. FSRN´s Karen Miller has more.

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