US Presidential elections: Should you vote as an expat?

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Jerry Nelson, an American expat in Buenos Aires, certainly thinks so. He tells us why in the following blogpost. 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So many of them are being compelled to turn to foreign expertise. Here are the countries you should consider if you're a highly skilled doctor or nurse who's looking to move abroad. 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