Oklahoma governor gives consent for refugee resettlement
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December 20, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Refugees looking to resettle in Oklahoma will continue to be welcome here, Gov. Kevin Stitt told federal authorities this week.
In a letter Wednesday to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Stitt gave his formal consent to allow refugees to resettle in Oklahoma.
"Faith leaders across the state reached out requesting the state continue its history of accepting refugees facing dire political or religious circumstances in their home countries," Stitt said in a statement. "As part of their relocation, these refugees undergo a thorough legal vetting process and often are reunited wi...
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