She said that there will only be one exemption in her bill, which will allow for a 10,000 per year cap on visas issued to medical professionals like doctors and nurses who provide life-saving care to Americans.
Author: Press Trust of India
US targets firms in India, China, UAE in new sanctions over Iran missile links
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10-year-old Indian racer Atiqa Mir takes historic pole, finishes 3rd in COTFA UAE series
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