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New program allows American citizens to sponsor refugees fleeing violence and oppression

By: PBS Newshour
Posted on: Saturday, January 21, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The State Department announced a new program to help facilitate refugees coming to and settling in the United States. It’s called Welcome Corps and aims to empower private American citizens to sponsor refugees.