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West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

Update: 2024-05-08
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P.M. Edition for May 8. West Virginia is struggling to find workers. Reporter Paul Kiernan explains why there is resistance to migrant labor. And corporate profits are booming. Reporter Justin Lahart has more on what it means for the economy. Plus, after the success of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, drugmakers are working on treatments to help people keep weight off. Senior writer Betsy McKay has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.




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West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

West Virginia Is Desperate for Workers, but Resistant to Migrant Labor

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