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Sen. Orrin Hatch warns Utah House sequestration will hit Hill Air Force Base, outlines immigration approach
Summary
U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch spoke to the Utah House in the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 20, warning sequestration is likely, outlining worst-case effects on Hill Air Force Base civilian employees and urging a step‑by‑step immigration approach including expanded H‑1B quotas.
U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch told members of the Utah House on Feb. 20 that sequestration was likely and could have serious effects on the state’s defense workforce, warning that federal budget cuts could force furloughs and slow sustainment work at Hill Air Force Base.
Hatch, appearing in the Committee of the Whole, said sequestration had become a probable outcome unless a last‑minute deal is reached in Washington. “The sequester is going to be a difficult thing for us,” he said, and warned that “we’ve got to be prepared for whatever comes.”
Why it matters: Hill Air Force Base is a major employer in Utah. Hatch offered a worst‑case scenario meant to illustrate the…
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