This article raises some good points and makes note of potential solutions.
In early March the Senate Judiciary Committee will take up “immigration reform.” Chairman Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) issued an outline of the items he wants considered. These include immigration control and a guest worker program. Legalization for undocumented immigrants was de-emphasized.
This hearing comes at a time when the far right is pushing for repressive measures, like HR 4437, approved by the House in December. Bush and big business want a large new guest worker program.
Some of the forces fighting for legalization support the McCain-Kennedy bill (S 1033 and HR 2330) which, while providing legalization, includes a guest worker program. Most see this as a necessary evil to get Republican votes for a package including legalization. The AFL-CIO, while supporting legalization, does not support McCain-Kennedy because of the guest worker aspect.
The main problems with guest worker programs past and present are as
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