Remittances are not only relied upon by countless families in these countries to meet their essential needs, but also help stabilize the economies of many countries experiencing violence and famine.
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The recent news report from FOX 9 in Minnesota regarding lawful remittance transfers is both misleading and offensive. Remittances are critically important for individuals and families throughout the U.S. to be able to support their families in fragile nations like Somalia.
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Ensuring a secure and peaceful future for vulnerable nations has global benefits for counterterrorism, peace and security, and other areas. I applaud my colleague Congressman Ellison for speaking out about this important issue.
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I will continue to work with him to do all we can to advocate for a solution and advance policies that ensure Americans, such as those in the Somali community in my district, can support their families. http://runtanews.com/fox-new-fails-to-fairly-report-on-somali-remittances/ …
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