U.S. Government Delays E-Verify Rule

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The U.S. Government had implemented a rule that all companies receiveing defense contracts of over $100,000 had to use the E-Verify System to check their workers immigration status. Previously this had been voluntary. The original rule required use after January 15th, but this was delayed to February 20th by a lawsuit. Now the rule had been delayed again to May. HR.BLR.com reports that the Department of Homeland Security announced this on Friday. FederalTimes.com says that the Obama administration is looking at this rule. The version of the $825 billion stimulus package passed by the House, though, includes the requirement. There may be a conflict there. Groups have sued to stop the rule saying the original Executive Order setting it up and making it voluntary cannot be expanded to make it required.

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Matthew Potter works supporting US Army aviation programs. He holds degrees in history as well as studying at the Defense Acquisition University. He has written for Seeking Alpha and at his own website, Defense Procurement News.

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