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But Steadman urged Congress to look for a longer-term solution to the lack of qualified engineers and IT workers than raising the H-1B cap again. He encouraged Congress to invest more money in programs that encourage U.S. students to study engineering and science.

H-1B visas and outsourcing are the MOST EFFICIENT method to DISCOURAGE U.S. students to study engineering and science. They would have to be UTTER FOOLS to invest time and money unless "free" trade policies are curtailed.

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H-1B visas and outsourcing are the MOST EFFICIENT method to DISCOURAGE U.S. students to study engineering and science.

Yup. So far in my job search, the only calls I've received from recruiters came about because I'm a US citizen, and the work required a security clearance or being able to get one. I wouldn't be surprised that by the end of the decade the only place you'll find US citizens in engineering is in the defense industry, although I don't doubt that somebody's working on a way to get rid of that security clearance requirement.

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H-1B visas and outsourcing are the MOST EFFICIENT method to DISCOURAGE U.S. students to study engineering and science. They would have to be UTTER FOOLS to invest time and money unless "free" trade policies are curtailed.

So, imposing tariffs on foreign-manufactured products will cause more U.S. students to study engineering and science?