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Sen. Paul Blocks Bill That Would Extend Aid to the Most Vulnerable Refugees
A measure extending aid to 5,600 elderly and disabled refugees was expected to garner unanimous support in the Senate. A recent New York Times editorial warned of possible opposition to the measure in this current budget climate—but Democratic and Republican leaders reached a deal: by charging a $30 fee on diversity visas, they could cover the extended [...]
Senators Press DHS for Info on SIV Delays
Yesterday, a group of senators, led by Sen. Patrick Leahy, petitioned the Department of Homeland Security to release further information on the delays in processing for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) given to Iraqis whose integral assistance to the U.S. government put them in danger. The letter stressed that, out of a possible 25,000, only 3,151 [...]
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