(Source: US House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security) 11.29.15 Wall Street Journal - By Kristina Peterson Following an initial clash over how to respond to the Paris terrorist attacks, Congress and the White House are finding more common ground in efforts to bolster security through the program that makes it easier for foreigners to travel to the U.S. without obtaining a visa. Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate are eyeing ways to tighten the visa-waiver program, which allows foreign citizens of 38 countries to enter the U.S. for as long as 90 days without a visa, avoiding an in-person interview at an embassy or consulate. Lawmakers and administration...
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