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William F. Smith: “I support this extension of the H-1A program which originally was effective for just 5 years. This will permit the…”

On the recordMarch 21, 1996
I support this extension of the H-1A program which originally was effective for just 5 years. This will permit the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims to conduct hearings and otherwise investigate the competing interests relevant to this program. I urge my colleagues to support this extension of the nurses program.
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William F. Smith
Texas

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Discussing the extension of the H-1A nonimmigrant program for nurses.

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