Former Republican Congressman Reid Ribble puts it plainly: we're facing a demographics cliff. Birth rates are declining, and we're not replacing workers fast enough to meet our economy's needs. Take the roofing industry alone. Right now, they're 55,000 workers short. And with 38,000 workers aging out this year—and every year for the next decade—that gap will only grow. This isn't a political issue. It's a practical one. Our communities need skilled workers to build homes, fix roofs, and keep our

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