05/11/2016
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"Utilizing the H-2B program is a time-consuming and costly process which involves several agencies."
"The simple fact of the matter is we do not have the number of American workers to fill those jobs during the peak season, and we simply have to utilize the H-2B visa program."
"So just so I can be crystal clear about this, if somebody elects to participate in the H-2B program, then the Department of Labor sets the wage rate they have to pay."
"Thank you Chairman Rice for this opportunity to appear before your subcommittee."