"The program was never meant to replace qualified American workers, but it was instead intended as a means to fill gaps in highly specialized areas of employment, " he said in a statement.

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In a statement, the council said this type of legal challenge had always previously been pursued in employment tribunals because they were "experienced and specifically trained in dealing with such claims".

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In a statement, the city council said this type of legal challenge had always previously been pursued in employment tribunals because they were "experienced and specifically trained in dealing with such claims".

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"In keeping with our commitment to uphold the ERC bans, Steph is immediately suspended from his role as England team physio pending completion of the review process required under RFU employment policies, " added the RFU statement.

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The filing cited his sworn statement that Spondello's lawyer kept secret Spondello's identity and employment status during a series of email and telephone contacts.

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"This will be a hammer blow to the wages and employment opportunities of American workers both immigrant and native born, " Sessions said in a statement after the vote.

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