Migrant children are ending up in some of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Tag: Foreign Workers
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Lawmakers Clamor for Action on Child Migrant Labor as Outrage Grows
Members of Congress are pressing for changes to the law and the Biden administration’s approach as federal and state enforcement agencies begin a crackdown on companies that employ underage migrants.
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Biden Administration Plans Crackdown on Migrant Child Labor
The announcement came days after a Times investigation showed children were working in dangerous jobs throughout the United States.
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Immigration Rebound Eases Shortage of Workers, Up to a Point
While the Biden administration has accelerated processing after Trump-era restrictions and a pandemic slowdown, visa backlogs remain large.
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U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits
Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.