Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. House Defies Obama, Passes Bill to Restrict Iraqi, Syrian Refugees by Cindy Saine The U.S. House on Thursday passed a bill that would require federal officials to certify that each migrant from Iraq and Syria seeking asylum in the United States is not a security threat. Republicans said the bill was a response to the danger posed by Islamic State. President Barack Obama said the measure betrays core American values. VOA's Cindy Saine reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/house-defies-obama-passes-bill-re strict-iraqi-syrian-refugees/3066271.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/house-defies-obama-passes-bill-restrict-iraqi-syrian-refugees/3066271.html