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Illegal Immigrants Fund Social Security

By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – Experts say many farms, restaurants, and other businesses in our region employ illegal immigrants. The New York Times reports today, that nationally, illegal immigrants pay billions of dollars a year in social security taxes. But most of the immigrants never see a dime in benefits. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams reports.