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Sen. Paul lifts hold on aid to elderly and disabled refugees
In return for a promise by Democratic leaders to hold a congressional hearing into how refugees are admitted, Senator Rand Paul finally agreed to lift his hold on a bill extending Supplemental Security Income to vulnerable refugees, Politico reports. The hearing will include testimony from Sen. Paul. Moreover, the inspectors general at the Departments of [...]
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 [...]














