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Advocates cite benefits of supporting refugee agencies

WBFO-FM 88.7
Published April 13, 2017 at 4:30 AM EDT
Chris Caya WBFO News

Refugees across the region are going to continue receiving help adjusting to their new life in America. Albany is now funding resettlement agencies that faced cuts under President Trump's refugee ban. Local advocates see many benefits for the community.
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Local City of BuffaloSean RyanPUSH BuffaloEva HassettInternational Institute of BuffaloArron BartleyNew York state 2017 budgetRefugeesByron Brown