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The attacks on Sept. 11 really sent a shock wave through our economy, and the full reverberation of that is not yet known,

Many Enron employees lost 70 percent to 90 percent of their retirement assets after the company indicated that it would re-state profit reports,

We feel a pathway to citizenship would reward illegal activity, ... Amnesty encourages further illegal immigration.

It will level the playing field, ... It will give American workers choice, confidence and also control.

The pursuit of excellence is a continuous process through life. Enjoy the pursuit.

Given the rest of the economic news, including the fact that GDP growth is positive, inflation is still low, jobless claims are still moving downward and temporary services are firming up, that means the recovery continues, and we hope it will continue in a more robust fashion,

Those who come forward will not be offered an automatic pass to citizenship and should be expected to pay a substantial fine or penalty to participate in the temporary program.

We do not support an automatic pathway to citizenship,

Our intention is to clarify and modernize overtime pay rules,