memeorandum: GOP reps introduce bill to stem flow of Palestinians into US amid Israel-Hamas conflict (Lauren Irwin/The Hill)

2:05 PM ET, October 14, 2023

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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:

GOP reps introduce bill to stem flow of Palestinians into US amid Israel-Hamas conflict — Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) and Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) are set to introduce legislation that would curb the flow of Palestinians looking to resettle in the United States.

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