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Trump wants to rethink worker visas

Marielle Segarra Apr 18, 2017
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Trump wants to rethink worker visas

Marielle Segarra Apr 18, 2017
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At a factory in Wisconsin today, President Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to focus on buying American goods and order a review of the H-1B visa program. That’s the visa companies use to hire skilled foreign workers. During his campaign, Trump talked about eliminating the program entirely and promised he would protect American workers. What does today’s order actually do — and does it have teeth?  

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