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Creating Farm Labor Shortage; Flying Solo on GDP

Creating Farm Labor Shortage Bipartisanship in the U.S. Congress has not increased much since the departure of the divisive Mr. Trump, but agriculture continues to be one area of mutual trust. Next up is a narrow bill in the House next week that would provide a pathway for otherwise illegal farm laborers to achieve citizenship. It will also make adjustment to the H-2A farm worker temporary visa program, and toughen requirements for employers using the E-Verify program that verifies the authorization to work in the U.S. With over half the labor being illegal in some parts of U.S. agriculture, making the H-2A program work more easily is a desired outcome. However, creating a pathway to citizenship could cause a longer-term shortage of farm l...

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