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U.S. Senators Express Concern Over Biden's Plan to Bring Gazan Refugees to the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2024 — U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), alongside 32 of their colleagues, have voiced strong opposition to President Biden's proposed initiative to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. The Senators have raised significant concerns regarding potential national security risks associated with admitting individuals from Gaza, citing worries about terrorist ties.In a letter addressed to President Biden, the Senators emphasized the need for prioritizing the return of American citizens currently held hostage by Hamas...
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Presses Biden Administration to Protect Jewish Students on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) challenged U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Biden Administration’s efforts to safeguard Jewish students on college campuses across America. Senator Britt expressed concern over the rise in antisemitic incidents on campuses and the lack of decisive action by the administration.Senator Britt, during a Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, emphasized the need for the Department of Education to uphold Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish...