Patriotic organizations, testifying before the House Immigration Committee, today urged passage of the four Starnes bills to drastically cut immigration and restrict aliens.
The bills were supported by John B. Trevor, president of the American Coalition of Patriotic Societies, and representatives of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The hearing continues next Thursday.
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