Ryan Calls for 'Pause' in Syrian Refugee Program

House Speaker Paul Ryan is calling for a "pause" to the Syrian refugee program, saying Tuesday the House will act this week to address concerns that terrorists could slip into the United States under the guise of refugees. "Our nation has always been welcoming, but we can't let terrorists take advantage of our compassion," Ryan said in a news conference Tuesday. "This is a moment where it's better to be safe than sorry." Ryan did not get into specifics Tuesday morning, but he said a task force of seven key committee chairs are reviewing the subject and plan to come up with legislation for the House to vote on as soon as this week. Republicans on Capitol Hill as well as several GOP presidential candidates have come out against the administration's plans to admit thousands of Syrian refugees following the Paris attacks. Nearly 30 governors have also said their states won't cooperate with resettling of Syrian refugees. Many House Republicans said they want immediate action on the...