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Debbie Dingell: “Our current immigration policy is making those shortages [of…”

Featuring: Debbie Dingell, Democratic | U.S. House, Michigan, District 6

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They are essential and we have a shortage of caregivers right now. Think of the cultures they come from, how much they love, they nurture Our current immigration policy is making those shortages [of caregivers] worse. Okay? The consequences are here already. Seniors are forced into institutions because home care isn't available. And, oh, yeah, by the way, this administration is going to cut the patient to nurse ratio. (02:41–02:49)

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