President Trump won the White House in 2016 by campaigning for immigration policies that would put the interests of American workers first, ahead of employers who wish to bring in large numbers of foreign workers who will work for lower wages. But if some members of Congress have their way, the lame duck will provide employers with a boost in foreign labor at the expense of low-skilled American workers.
Recently, The Washington Times reported on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between staffers of four Republican congressmen and two business groups that lobby for more foreign workers — the H-2B Workforce Coalition and the Seasonal Employment Alliance.
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