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        <fullName>Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]</fullName>
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        <fullName>Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Worksite Enforcement Act of 2008 - Sets forth immigration-related worksite enforcement provisions, including provisions respecting: (1) unlawful employment of aliens; (2) disclosure of taxpayer information; (3) social security cards and identity documents; (4) establishment of a voluntary advanced verification program to allow employers to verify an employee's fingerprints in order to determine identity and work status; (5) responsibilities of the Social Security Administration (SSA); (6) immigration-related activities of the SSA and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); and (7) criminal penalties for misuse of social security numbers.</p>]]></text>
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    <title>Worksite Enforcement Act of 2008</title>
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