“The tariffs raised prices for families and contributed to core inflation.”
“This is the partisan draft. It's very obviously not going anywhere.”
“I get a little bit concerned when our administration pokes their finger in the eye of our allies.”

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On the recordMarch 15, 2017
The President has suspended premium processing of H-1B visas, which offers a shorter wait time for foreign workers in a range of industries.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Thompson mentions the suspension of H-1B visa processing by the President.

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