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Eric Swalwell: I think the evidence is clear from all of the witnesses that right now in the United States we are facing a shortage of…

On the recordJune 3, 2013
I think the evidence is clear from all of the witnesses that right now in the United States we are facing a shortage of high-skilled workers in technology, advanced manufacturing that our employers are just not able to fill.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Highlights the shortage of skilled workers in technology and manufacturing sectors.

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