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Billy Long: Unfortunately, the program's annual 66,000 visa cap... is not adequate to meet the demands of the growing economy.

On the recordApril 10, 2018
Unfortunately, the program's annual 66,000 visa cap... is not adequate to meet the demands of the growing economy.
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Billy Long
Missouri

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Billy Long criticizes the insufficient cap on H-2B visas amidst growing economic demands.

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