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New York Legislators Welcome Afghan Refugees
August 19, 2021
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ISSUE:
- Afghanistan
- refugees
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Albany - Today, members of the New York State Legislature sent a letter to the Biden Administration, urging them to make sure all our allies and all those at risk in Afghanistan are able to get out safely, and making clear that New York State stands ready to accept refugees. The full letter can be viewed below, or downloaded as a PDF from this page.
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