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Jewish refugee contractor, HIAS, goes to the Hill (to lobby for more refugees and more $$$)

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Last week when we were all busy paying attention to the upcoming South Carolina primary and chuckling over the Pope sticking his nose in the 2016 Election process, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society was on Capitol Hill along with the other major federal resettlement contractors looking for approval and $$$ for more refugees (paying clients!) … Continue reading Jewish refugee contractor, HIAS, goes to the Hill (to lobby for more refugees and more $$$)

Syrians coming to NJ, Church World Service to hold gathering to educate citizens

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If you live in North Jersey, especially in the area of Jersey City where Americans witnessed the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center across the harbor and where Donald Trump reported Muslims celebrating that day, you might want to attend this educational gathering being promoted by Church World Service, one of nine major federal … Continue reading Syrians coming to NJ, Church World Service to hold gathering to educate citizens

Pittsburgh: Jewish agency and Islamic Center working together to bring more Syrians to the city

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We’ve told you previously that apparently the city of Pittsburgh has run out of American poor people and is looking to import more poverty from the Middle East, Africa and Asia so at least their poverty would be diverse. The mayor, Bill Peduto, wrote to Obama in September looking especially for thousands of Syrians. I’ll … Continue reading Pittsburgh: Jewish agency and Islamic Center working together to bring more Syrians to the city

Greenwich, CT not getting refugees anytime soon (so they think!)

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Yesterday we told you about the Sanders ‘plant’ in a Trump townhall meeting in New Hampshire.  See that story first so you know what we are talking about here. The ‘plant’ Darren Ornitz implied that Greenwich, CT (where he ostensibly grew up) would soon see Syrian refugees resettled there. Since Greenwich is an upscale town, … Continue reading Greenwich, CT not getting refugees anytime soon (so they think!)

Trump in NH: Yes, I could look Syrian kids in the face and say they can't come here!

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Update!  Thanks to readers who found that the bearded man is Darren Ornitz who lives in Brooklyn, NY. He may have earlier lived in Greenwich, CT.  He is a Reuters freelance photographer and is “leaning toward” supporting Bernie Sanders.  Once you know his name the rest falls into place. Here is one report on him. … Continue reading Trump in NH: Yes, I could look Syrian kids in the face and say they can't come here!