On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
The change in policies has created a real sense of fear within the immigrant community and that has begun to result in increasing problems for produce providers in being able to retain workers.
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congress.govMike Conaway: “The change in policies has created a real sense of fear within the immigrant community and that has begun to result in…”
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Discussing the impact of stricter immigration policies on the agricultural workforce.
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