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The Wrong Solution: An Examination Of Present Bush's Proposed Temporary Worker Program., Tory A. Cronin
The Wrong Solution: An Examination Of Present Bush's Proposed Temporary Worker Program., Tory A. Cronin
The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice
In 2004, President George Bush offered a new proposal to provide temporary work permits to undocumented immigrants. His proposal, however, falls short of his goals to create an immigration system which serves the American economy and reflects the American Dream. This temporary worker program would provide labor for positions which Americans are not filling currently. For some reason, Americans seem averse to holding certain jobs even though these jobs are readily available. President Bush’s proposal, which he asked Congress to draft, alleviates pressure on American employers who wish to fill low-demand jobs with foreign laborers. The proposal accomplishes this by …