These issues i have mentioned lead me to introduce the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration act of 2017. Into place that where it should be in Congress Also the states and localities should have a true state whether theyn can resettle refugees to detect fraud or reduce National Security concerns. I know this past tuesday marked thees end of the suspension of executive order. And i know that department of against screening with refugee applicants with that adjudication m process but that Previous Administration said in response to any security related questions the serb refugees were the mostriue vetted but even after never understood by the administration thought simply because they were the most vetted that it was sufficient but it seems within months of taking over they have identified several areas in which it could be improved and i appreciate the attention to security concerns and the steps taken i look forward to the testimony of the witnesses and i yield back the of balance of
Me. s when it all turned on somebody full my hair, somebody by family from the other direction. Middlebury college for answer allison singer discussed a protest following the scheduled lecture by political scientist charles murray. Watcher tonight at eight eastern on cspan q a. Next, a look at the Refugee Admissions Program and concerns about fraud and abuse, vetting procedures, and naturals National Security. Members of the house judiciary subcommittee heard from representatives from several government agencies, including the acting assistant secretary for population, refugees, and migration, Simon Henshaw. The interview is about one hour and half. Mr. Labrador the subcommittee on immigration and Border Security will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recesses at any time. We welcome everyone to todays hearing on oversight of the United States refugee Admission Program, and now i recognize myself for an opening statement. I have long been a supporter
Immigration and Border Security will come to order without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recesses of the committee at any time. We welcome everyone to detodays hearing on oversight of the United States refugee admission program. And im now recognizing myself for an opening statement. I have long been a supporter of u. S. Refugee admission programs and the important humanitarian mission it serves. The United States and the peace and democracy under which we live should give hope to those around the world who face persecution by their government that their home countries can at some point be free of such tyranny. As a former immigration lawyer, i have seen the u. S. R. A. P. At work first hand. I have seen those who have been able to avail themselves of it come to this country and thrive. But just like with many government programs, that start out with the best of intention and over the years prove to need updates, the time has come for reform of the program. A few proble
In january, 1991, he reported to the vikings. He was deployed around the world, overseeing training and combat ready status of reserve aircrew. He also took part in the. Peration deliberate force he also deployed to the arabian of and gulf in support Operation Iraqi freedom and enduring freedom. 2008, he was selected to into the Permanent Military Professor Program and is currently the associate chair of the history the department of history at the u. S. Naval academy. He earned his phd from the university of maryland at college park. Please join me in welcoming professor rentfrow. [applause] professor rentfrow great. Things very much, ruth. Can everybody hear me . Am i on . Great. Tfrow. Ren more funises to be than convincing a class of sleepy midshipman that the rise of nationalism in the 20th century is important. About forward to talking one of my favorite subjects, which is naval history. The lawyers tell me that i must point out that i am i in fact on leave and i am civilian i am
We are engaged in nothing short of a rescue mission to finally bring relief to americans struggling under this law and to give everyone access to the care they need. Will break away from this paul ryan event and piggyback life to the floor of the u. S. Senate a senator mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from south dakota. Mr. Thune mr. President , its hard to argue that obamacare is not a failing law. Seven years after it became law, its laundry list of problems continues to grow. Higher premiums, higher deductibles, customers losing health plans, patients losing doctors, fewer choices, failed coops, unraveling exchanges. Unfortunate, without action that list will only become longer and the consequences will only become more severe. Republicans know that. Democrats know that. Unfortunately, Many Americans know it firsthand. The American People deserve better, and they rightly expect us to act. And thats why choosing to watch from the sidelines as obamacare fails is not a