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Red Tape Slows Help for Kids in Danger in Central America
It's been a year since President Obama promised a safe path to the United States for thousands of children in Central America—as long as they have parents who are legally in this country. But not a single child has found a way passed bureaucratic obstacles, and thousands are still facing mortal danger at home. Is the US breaking a promise to children at risk?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenIt's been a year since President Obama promised a safe path to the United States for thousands of children in Central America—as long as they have parents who are legally in this country. But not a single child has found a way passed bureaucratic obstacles, and thousands are still facing mortal danger at home. Is the US breaking a promise to children at risk?
Later on the program, black football players didn't lead the protest against racism at the University of Missouri, but when they joined, the school's President was forced to resign.
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Tens of thousands of children face murderous street gangs, extortion and sexual violence in Central America. For those whose parents are legally in this country, President Obama pledged " an orderly alternative " to the terrifying journey through Mexico.
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