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Syrian Refugee Vetting Assigned To VA, 10-Year Backlog Announced

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Oct 05, 2022
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WASHINGTON — Vowing "swift, efficient action" on Syrian refugee admissions, the Obama Administration last month assigned the Department of Veterans Affairs responsibility for vetting the refugees, according to sources.

“Really, it’s a perfect fit,” said one White House official. “The VA is already used to dealing with dangerous, unstable people looking f…

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