Mr. Speaker. in a short time the Congress is expected to act on legislation aimed at deterring the mass influx of illegal aliens Into the United States. It is apparent that these aliensestimated at over 21/2 million per year by the Immigration Serviceare having a marked effect on the U.S. economy. to the detriment of the American people. In addressing this issue. it is important to remember that present law does not penalize employers who hire illegal aliens. Thus. attracted by jobs. these aliens enter the United States. One company. the National Can Corp.. has instituted a new policy to insure against the hiring of illegal aliens. Applications now question a proposed employees legal status. Signs stating the company policy have been posted. By discouraging aliens. Americas business sector can act voluntarily to stem the rising tide of illegal aliens entering the United States. I commend this action and respectfully request that the following statement issued by the National Can Corp.. be included at this time: NATIONAL CAN ENACTS MEAsUREs To INsURE
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