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  • Why a Burlington tech job email just caught the DOJ's eye

Also on today's calendar: Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• No Americans? TCS-linked 'need H-1B' job post catches DOJ's attention (americanbazaaronline.com) — A Burlington Citrix administrator job posting that appeared to require an H-1B visa is drawing scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. Federal officials are examining whether the Burlington role and similar postings unfairly limit opportunities for U.S. workers, amid a broader debate over H-1B hiring in the tech industry.
   

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