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Iraqi Refugees Struggle to Build a Life in the U.S.

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 02/27/2008 - 11:01pm

For a year now, the United States has had a special program to resettle Iraqis -- translators and others -- who've helped American interests in that country.

Some of those who have made it to the U.S. are having a hard time finding suitable jobs.

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Lawmakers Lobby to Bring Iraqi Translators to U.S.

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 11/27/2007 - 5:00am

Congress is opening the door to America a little wider for Iraqis who served as translators for the U.S. military.

Thousands of Iraqis risked their lives in those jobs. Congress boosted the number of visas authorized from 50 to 500 a year, and there are bills to expand that number up to 5,000.


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