WASHINGTON — U.S. House lawmakers are likely to vote Thursday on a bill that would "pause" the country's refugee program. The move comes as more than two dozen governors said they would block the entry of Syrian refugees into their states. The governors, some Republicans on Capitol Hill and a number of Republican presidential candidates say that the safety of Americans is at risk after the deadly Paris attacks. "Our nation has always been welcoming," Ryan told reporters Tuesday morning. "But we cannot allow terrorists to take advantage of our compassion. This is a moment where it is better to be safe than to be sorry. So we think the prudent, the responsible thing is to...
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