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Biden authorizes $100 million in emergency funds for Afghan refugees

United States · July 23, 2021 · 11:29 PM UTC

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday authorized up to $100 million from an emergency fund to meet "unexpected urgent" refugee needs stemming from the situation in Afghanistan, including for Afghan special immigration visa applicants, the White House said.

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