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Great reporting on Iraqi refugees arrested in Kentucky

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Update June 2nd:   Refugee officials: Terror arrests shouldn’t jeopardize program, here. Thanks to reporter, Andrew Wolfson, of the Louisville Courier-Journal, who did some serious digging and actually reported on the complaint filed against two Iraqi “nationals” in Bowling Green charged with terrorism related crimes, we now have confirmation that the two were refugees. See my … Continue reading Great reporting on Iraqi refugees arrested in Kentucky

Iraqi refugees clash with police in Sweden

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They were protesting the deportation of fellow Iraqis, but it is not clear if these are Christians or Muslims (or both) being returned. From Assafirpress: Gothenburg, Sweden, INN – A number of Iraqi asylum seekers clashed with police forces at the Swedish Immigration Board protesting planned deportation of Iraqi refugees back to Baghdad, informed sources … Continue reading Iraqi refugees clash with police in Sweden

FBI Director admits some Iraqi refugees may be connected to terror groups

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It surprised some, but it’s no surprise here. From Fox News: WASHINGTON — Hundreds of refugees who sought shelter in the United States during the early years of the Iraq war are coming under fresh scrutiny from U.S. government security officials for possible links to Al Qaeda’s affiliate in Iraq. FBI Director Robert Mueller surprised … Continue reading FBI Director admits some Iraqi refugees may be connected to terror groups

Iraqi refugees in America have shattered expectations

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I’m beginning to think there is some boilerplate outline for stories on Iraqi refugees in America being passed around by mainstream media reporters.  Although we haven’t had as many such stories lately, here is one that was published in the Washington Post on the day before Thanksgiving (probably to make you feel bad before the holiday).  … Continue reading Iraqi refugees in America have shattered expectations

Canada to increase number of Iraqi refugees in coming year

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The interesting bit in this article to me is the reference to Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.  In other words, private groups and individuals take care of the new refugees and not the government.   I’ve said on many occasions that that is how our program should be run as well.   And, don’t let anyone … Continue reading Canada to increase number of Iraqi refugees in coming year