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Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn
Texas has invested billions in cancer research through institutions like MD Anderson, which relies on foreign-born scientists. Governor Greg Abbott's proposed restrictions on H-1B visas could limit access to this talent pool, potentially stalling research efforts.
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