Veteran tech workers see themselves locked out of job market

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Veteran tech workers see themselves locked out of job market

Many tech companies have called for the U.S. Congress to ease restrictions on high-skill immigration because they can't find qualified tech workers to fill open positions. Yet, many veteran IT tech workers say they can't find jobs.

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