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ORIGINAL: wing2000

Nineteen business groups from across the state issued this statement, urging the federal government to reform immigration processes:

The failure of the federal government to fix our broken immigration system has led to recent actions on immigration by Arizona's policy makers. What we have now is a divisive, emotionally charged environment that is tearing at the fabric of Arizona's sense of community and threatening the essence of our historically diverse culture. Regardless of how individuals feel about Arizona's immigration laws, the negative, unintended consequences such as damaging our relationship with our largest trading partner [Mexico], creating tension in our communities and generating calls for inappropriate boycotts, are significant.


First and foremost, strengthen border security.

• Create a secure system for all employers nationwide to verify the legal work eligibility for employees.

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• Require immigrants already in the U.S. illegally with no criminal record to register for a federally established form of legal status, to learn English, and to pay appropriate penalties and taxes.

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• Grow the economy by establishing a market-based immigration process that supports a range of workforce needs from seasonal to highly skilled workers and entrepreneurs.


Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2010/07/01/20100701arizona-immigration-law-business-groups-statement.html#ixzz0sU4P2zhS

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ORIGINAL: wing2000

Nineteen business groups from across the state issued this statement, urging the federal government to reform immigration processes:

• Create a secure system for all employers nationwide to verify the legal work eligibility for employees.