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House passes bill to block Syrian refugees, require more vetting

House passes bill to block Syrian refugees, require more vetting

WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill Thursday to halt the admission of Syrian refugees into the U.S. until they undergo a more stringent vetting process — the strictest ever required for people fleeing a war-torn nation. The legislation, passed by a vote of 289-137, was rushed through in response to last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris. One of the […]