Undocumented workers vital to fast-growing DFW economy, Rep. Marc Veasey says
FORT WORTH -- Dallas-Fort Worth’s economy, one of the fastest growing in the nation, would not be strong without the support of undocumented workers, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey said Thursday.
Touching on several topics related to the Metroplex economy at a Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Veasey, a Democrat who represents parts of Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth, said he supported “comprehensive immigration reform” and attributed the rapid growth of North Texas to migrant workers.
Without getting into details, Veasey said he supported immigration reform that protected workers and provided a clear path to citizenship.
“We need to get something passed that will help these families and will help the business community,” he said.
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