Pennsylvania to Accept Refugees

[Herman4747]

As other states close their borders, Gov. Tom Wolf says Pa. will accept Syrian refugees
In a statement, Wolf administration spokesman Jeffrey Sheridan said that, even as more details on the Paris attacks emerge and its perpetrators are brought to justice, "We must not lose sight of the fact that families leaving Syria are trying to escape the same violence and unimaginable terror that took place in Paris and Beirut.

"To assist the settlement of families fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Syria, the federal government coordinates with local charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and other states," Sheridan said. "Pennsylvania will continue working with the federal government to ensure that all individuals have gone through the proper screening process."

[femmocrat]

1. What a difference having a democratic governor makes.

[left-of-center2012]

2. Put them in New Kensington (PA)

I understand half the town left the past few decades.
Should be plenty of space.

[markpkessinger]

3. I was pleased to see Gov. Wolf make the statement, although it is largely only a symbolic one . . .

. . . since no governor has any legal authority to accept or refuse to accept these refugees.

[liberalnarb]

4. Way to go!

Something tells me the situation would be different if tom Corbett had won a second term. I'm proud of this governor. Time for a fresh start!