Don Barnett

In the following viewpoint, Don Barnett contends that America’s refugee policy has become little more than an economic boon to both the refugees and the voluntary agencies that are supposed to help refugees adjust to life in America. According to Barnett, the millions of dollars given to these agencies are rarely used to help refugees find employment and become integrated into their new communities. Instead, Barnett argues that these agencies spend most of their time
placing refugees in welfare programs. He concludes that America’s refugee policy is costing Americans too much money. Barnett is a writer who specializes in immigration and refugee issues.

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1. How much money do the two largest voluntary agencies receive each year, according...