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Every weekday morning CAI brings you coverage of local issues, news, and stories that matter. Join us for Morning Edition from 6 a.m. to 9a.m., with Kathryn Eident.

Small Businesses Worry the Trump Adminstration May Cut Worker Programs

https://j1visa.state.gov/

The Trump Administration is considering cutting foreign worker programs as it seeks to carry out the President's executive order to "Buy American, Hire American." The possible cuts include a program allowing foreign students to work in the U.S.  Some local officials say the program is vital to the Cape's economy.

WCAI's Kathryn Eident talked with Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Wendy Northcross to learn more about the J-1 visa program.