House Proceeding on Feb 26th, 2009 :: 0:09:10 to 0:10:20
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Ken Calvert: dedication and service to our nation a creating new opportunities for people in the developing world. thank you and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from california rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. because seven months from now

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Speech By: Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert: the e-verify program will expire. it's unacceptable that congress continues to kick this can down the road. last congress, along with 406 members of congress, voted to extend e-verify for four years. it had overwhelming support by members as well as the american blic. congressm giffords and introduced legislation in this congress, h.r. 662.

0:09:48 to 0:10:08( Edit History Discussion )

Ken Calvert: let's be clear, it's not immigration reform. existing voluntary program is the only way for employers to ensure that they have complied with existing law, which requires them to hire a legal work force. extending the program will ensure certainty for the 106,000 users of this system, including the states of arizona

0:10:09 to 0:10:20( Edit History Discussion )

Ken Calvert: and mississippi that e-verify will continue to be available. so why do we find ourselves counting down an expiration date? because there are certain