WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer says that long-awaited changes to the H-2A agricultural visa program will make the system faster, more affordable, and more efficient, offering crucial relief to American farmers and ranchers struggling to meet labor demands—without threatening American jobs. In an exclusive…
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Bill Henery
Bill Henery is a veteran political journalist, author, and respected columnist at The NewYorkBudgets. With a career that began in 1987, Henery has spent decades covering the shifting landscape of American politics. He is best known for his in-depth reporting on major political events, including the highly contested 2000 U.S. Election, and has become a trusted voice in political journalism.
In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on select Canadian imports, effective August 1, tightening pressure on Canada over issues ranging from fentanyl trafficking to retaliatory trade measures. Crucially, goods compliant with the United…
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