Senate Democrats block bill to tighten vetting process for Syrian refugees

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WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats blocked a bill Wednesday that would have tightened the requirements needed to accept Syrian refugees seeking asylum in the United States.

The bill, which needed 60 votes to pass, failed by a vote of 55-43.

Members on both sides of the...

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