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(Removes such aliens from the H-1B skilled worker category.)\nIncreases H1-B visa levels through FY 2002, and makes available to such category a certain number of unused visas from specified other temporary visa categories.  Establishes an annual H1-C visa allocation beginning with FY 1999.\n(Sec. 4) Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide State grants for low-income students in higher education programs of mathematics, computer science, or engineering.\n(Sec. 5) Revises and increases penalties for violations of the H1-B or H1-C programs.  Transfers labor condition application authority from the Secretary to the Attorney General.  Provides for:  (1) probationary period employer spot checks; and (2) U.S. worker layoff protection. 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