Rand Paul To Push Measure Blocking Benefits For Some Refugees

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks at a presidential forum sponsored by Heritage Action at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) — also a candidate for president — will push a measure that will block taxpayer benefits for refugees from “high-risk” countries, his office announced Wednesday. He plans to introduce the measure as an amendment to the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act.

Paul is among the many Republicans critical of President Obama’s plan to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next fiscal year. He also has re-introduced 2013 legislation that will put new restrictions on visas issued to refugees.

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