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Thousands of Americans Sign Up as Sponsors for Refugees

Delmarva Public Media | By Don Rush
Published February 1, 2024 at 9:36 AM EST
Iraqi Refugees
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Iraqi Refugees

Amidst the debate over immigrants the state department has launched a new refugee program that has seen thousands of Americans sign up to be sponsors. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with Nazanin Ash, CEO of Welcome US and Leslie Sperry with Beacon Heights Welcoming Group about the impact of the program.

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Don Rush
Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.
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