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
That was senator Lindsey Graham this week asking the Big Questions that we all want to know about regarding donald trump. Number one, is the fbi investigating the relationship between trump and russia . And if so, did that investigation lead to a fisa warrant to monitor Donald Trumps phone calls or those of any of his campaign team. And could that be whats behind trumps unfounded claim that president obama tapped his phones in trump tower . The fbi told senator graham that they would respond to his questions in a classified letter sometime next week. But he just might get beaten to the punch by his Congressional Colleagues in the house, because on monday fbi director jim comey will be testifying at a House Intelligence Committee on russian interference in the 2016 elections. Leaders of the House Committee have been making plenty of their own demands on the fbi for answers about trumps wiretapping claims. So mondays hearing will be the first time that we all hear publicly what jim comey
MIFFLINBURG — A Union County hospital has continued its tradition of introducing young students to agriculture, through a yearlong program which features visits to two farms within the county.
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital’s fourth annual Farm to School program’s culminating experience was an all-day field trip bringing 180 Shikellamy Middle School students onto two farms, Dreamcatcher, in Lewisburg
The Washington Opioid Overdose Coalition, formed in 2016 to address Washington County’s opioid crisis, hosted its annual community meeting Wednesday to discuss the organization’s efforts to prevent opioid overdoses, reduce stigma, and provide access to treatment. “Since 2016, we’ve developed strategic plans, and we have had an impact on overdoses resulting in deaths in the […]