Bill Haslam in Syrian Refugee Crisis

On Immigration: Suspend placing Syrian refugees in Tennessee

Gov. Bill Haslam says he is asking the federal government to suspend placement of Syrian refugees in Tennessee. In a statement released to the media, Haslam acknowledges that the federal government has the authority to place refugees but states, "They have said in the past they would be open to cooperating with receiving states." Source: ABC News on Syrian Refugee Crisis Nov 16, 2015

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