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Dozens of Syrian refugees already living in the Unites States may have ties to terrorism and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is downplaying it, claiming federal agents missed “possible derogatory information” about the immigrants due to “a lapse in vetting.” Among those who slipped through the cracks is a man who failed a polygraph test after applying to work at a U.S. military installation and another who communicated with an Islamic State leader. {.. snip..}

Normally, I don't post more than one 'Daily Congressional' each day, however, this bill offered a special honor for those who are defending the country. ___________________________________________________ H.RES.1038 Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department's employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation. Whereas, in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the Department of Homeland Security was created in an effort to consolidate our Nation's efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and mitigate against threats to the homeland, including acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or...