WASHINGTON -- Since last week's terrorist attacks in Paris, American lawmakers have focused largely on limiting the resettlement of refugees, arguing that terrorists could hide among those fleeing Syrian violence, lie their way through an 18- to 24-month screening process, and be allowed into the U.S. But after emerging from an intelligence briefing Wednesday, with a House bill on refugees set for a presidential veto if it passes, senators said they have an even more pressing concern: visa waivers. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona told reporters they plan to introduce a bill on Thursday that would limit the visa waiver program,...
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