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Bill to allow NH cities to impose a moratorium on refugee resettlement gets a hearing

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The New Hampshire legislature heard testimony this week from proponents and opponents of a bill that seeks a short-term moratorium on the resettlement of more refugees to that state.   Long time readers know that especially Manchester, NH has been a hotbed of controversy after the city leaders have repeatedly said the city cannot handle more … Continue reading Bill to allow NH cities to impose a moratorium on refugee resettlement gets a hearing

Dutch called “intolerant” for new ban on Somali drug khat

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This is one of those diversity is strength reports from Europe.  Since we know Europe is ahead of us in its reverence for multiculturalism, take heed. From AFP news: UITHOORN, Netherlands — A small Dutch city less than 20 kilometres from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has become the hub of Europe’s sales of khat, a plant … Continue reading Dutch called “intolerant” for new ban on Somali drug khat

Union Leader: Manchester mayor needs help from NH Congressional delegation for moratorium

~ Ann Corcoran

Your tax dollars! That is right—that is exactly where the mayor and citizens of Manchester and New Hampshire generally need to go to get a moratorium on refugee resettlement.  And, you gotta pound them!  And in turn, they need to pound the US State Department.  Here they are (where the pounding begins!). And, it wouldn’t … Continue reading Union Leader: Manchester mayor needs help from NH Congressional delegation for moratorium

NY Times acts like it’s the first time any refugee agency was asked to stop bringing refugees and dropping them off

~ Ann Corcoran

Have you seen that commercial for an insurance company where two agents are making pronouncements as their pants are in flames—you know—liar, liar pants on fire!  That is exactly what I thought as I read through this piece in the New York Times  last Friday on Manchester, New Hampshire’s refugee problems. This article is also … Continue reading NY Times acts like it’s the first time any refugee agency was asked to stop bringing refugees and dropping them off