Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Wash. Gov. Inslee Welcomes Syrian Refugees To Settle In His State

1:49pm November 18, 2015

Governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat, talks to Steve Inskeep about why he feels it's important to support refugees fleeing Syria's civil war. Inslee has received criticism from people in his state.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump files for the New Hampshire state ballot earlier this month in Concord.

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WBUR Poll: Trump Maintains Lead In New Hampshire

1:41pm November 18, 2015

by Brett Neely

The billionaire's support remains essentially unchanged at 22 percent, far ahead of other Republican candidates in the state.

Washington State Governor Says He Welcomes Syrian Refugees

10:58am November 18, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

Jay Inslee is declining to join the many governors who say they don't want Syrian refugees within their borders.

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Winston-Salem Seeks Boost For Police Officers, Firefighters

7:31am November 18, 2015

by Paul Garber

Winston-Salem police officers and firefighters could be getting a boost in pay.

Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Mich., is one of 30 governors to oppose the continued resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S. over security concerns. He joined a call with Obama administration officials Tues.

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Obama Administration Briefs Governors On Refugee Screening

10:19pm November 17, 2015

by Arnie Seipel

30 governors have expressed opposition to resettlement of Syrian refugees over security concerns in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks.

Supreme Court Asked To Take Messy Interstate Case On Same-Sex Adoption

9:34pm November 17, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The woman adopted her longtime partner's kids while living in Georgia, but she moved to Alabama when they split. The top court in that state refused to recognize her parental rights.

4 Things To Know About The Vetting Process For Syrian Refugees

9:16pm November 17, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The Paris attacks have ignited a debate over whether Syrian refugees should be allowed into the U.S. Refugees are vetted by various agencies, but several state officials have cited security concerns.

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Ohio Governor John Kasich speaking at the National Press Club Tuesday.

Kasich: 'Reasonable' To 'Pause' Resettlement Of Syrian Refugees

8:13pm November 17, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Ohio governor and 2016 GOP presidential hopeful outlined his foreign policy agenda in an interview with NPR, saying, "I think it is absolutely critical to invite our moderate Muslim friends."

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Paris Climate Conference Represents 'Best Chance' For World To Act

7:26pm November 17, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Todd Stern, the U.S. special envoy for climate change, ahead of the Paris Climate Conference. Negotiators from nearly 200 countries will discuss how to slow climate change.

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Graham: U.S. Should Shore Up Arab Allies To Fight 'Neighbor From Hell' ISIS

7:24pm November 17, 2015

by NPR Staff

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican candidate for president, also called for a "timeout" on America's Syrian refugee program "until we can ensure we have proper vetting."

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