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Republicans criticize use of high-tech visas

March 17, 2015

“When there is a shortage, wages go up,” said Hal Salzman, a professor of planning and public policy at Rutgers University. “So, if there is a demand out there, why haven’t we seen wages increase?”

USA Today, March 17

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