US Lawmaker Seeks ‘Pause’ in Refugees’ Entry

A key U.S. lawmaker, new House Speaker Paul Ryan, is calling for a pause in the U.S. acceptance of Syrian refugees, citing security fears following the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris. He said the Republican-controlled House of Representatives could vote within days to delay President Barack Obama's plan to let 10,000 Syrian refugees into the United States over the next year. "Our nation has always been welcoming but we cannot let terrorists take advantage of our...

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