U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein responding to your message

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December 13, 2005

Mr. Robert

where-I-live  

Dear Mr.:

	Thank you for writing to me about the proposed increases to H-
1B visas.  I welcome the opportunity to respond.

	I too am deeply concerned about the H-1B program, and in 
particular the pressures to increase the annual cap.  I think there needs to 
be further study of whether there is in fact a shortage of American 
workers to fill these jobs, and I have called for a hearing on the matter in 
the Senate Judiciary Committee.   
       
       I take very seriously any allegation that American workers are 
being discriminated against, or that foreign-born workers are being given 
preferential treatment.  I do not support replacing American workers with 
foreign-born workers, especially if these workers are paid lower wages 
and receive lesser benefits.  Ultimately, I believe we should seek to 
educate and train American workers to go into professional fields 
involving science, math and engineering.  And that's what I've pushed 
for in the Senate.
       
       Again, thank you for writing.  I hope that you will continue to 
write to me on issues of importance to you.  Best regards.

			Sincerely yours,

			Dianne Feinstein
			United States Senator

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