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Jim Costa: the main reasons for fewer workers was No. 1, immigration, and the COVID pandemic.

On the recordSeptember 12, 2023
the main reasons for fewer workers was No. 1, immigration, and the COVID pandemic.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Jim Costa identifies immigration cuts and COVID-19 as key factors in worker shortages.

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