USA

Polis not high on reclamation bureau’s marijuana policy

WASHINGTON,D.C. (Press Release) — Representatives Jared Polis  of Colorado, Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, and Suzan DelBene of Washington have issued the following statements on the Bureau of Reclamation’s newly released policy on water usage in states where marijuana is legally regulated: “Today’s backward-looking decision by the Bureau of Reclamation will hinder the growth and success […]

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Survey finds diaspora Jews more liberal than Israelis

JERUSALEM (Press Release) — The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) released a report on Wednesday, May 21, on the views of world Jewry concerning Israel’s character as a Jewish and democratic state. Following Justice Minister Tzipi Livni’s appointment of Professor Ruth Gavison to explore the constitutional anchoring of Israel’s Jewish and democratic character, Prof. Gavison

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International, Middle East, USA

Frankel supports action against Boko Haram terror

WASHINGTON, DC  (Press Release)– Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Florida) spoke on the House floor Tuesday, May 20, in support of H.Res. 573, which condemns the kidnapping of female students by the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram.  Congresswoman Frankel, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is an original co-sponsor of the resolution. In a video message, sent to news

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International, USA

Yarmuth: Extend jobless benefits now

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – In a speech on the House floor Tuesday afternoon, May 20, Congressman John Yarmuth (D-Kentucky) renewed his call for a House vote to extend emergency unemployment insurance. Millions of Americans were cut off when Congressional Republicans led an effort to block an extension of the program, which expired December 28. Every

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USA

Schatz: Equalize Social Security for straights, gays

WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release) — U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) co-sponsored the Social Security and Marriage Equality (SAME) Act of 2014 to make sure all legal marriages are treated equally by the Social Security Administration (SSA).  The bill would ensure that same-sex spouses receive the same spousal benefits afforded to married, heterosexual couples. Because the Social

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Franken celebrates Minnesota’s hosting Super Bowl 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.)—a lifelong Vikings fan, and a supporter of Minnesota’s bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl—made the following statement after it was announced on Tuesday, May 20,  that the state’s bid was successful: “Minnesota’s winning bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl is exciting news, not only for

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Sports & Competitions, USA

UCLA’s Friedlander among Dan David Prize winners

  TEL AVIV (Press Release) — In a grand ceremony on May 18, during Tel Aviv University’s 2014 Board of Governors annual meeting, prestigious Dan David Prizes were awarded to seven scientists and intellectuals before an audience of prominent political, business, philanthropic, and academic figures from around the world. Among this years’ laureates were Prof. Saul

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International, Jewish History, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

House votes gold medal for Peres

WASHINGTON, DC  (Press Release)– Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-Massachusetts) and Congressman Trent Franks (R-Arizona) announced  that legislation to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres with the Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2939) passed the House of Representatives by voice vote on Monday, May 19.  The bill was introduced last year by Rep. Kennedy and Rep. Franks in the

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Middle East, USA

ZOA upbraids Obama, Christie for what they didn’t say

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — There are sins of commission, and, especially  in the eyes of the Zionist Organization of America, there also are grave sins of omission.  The ZOA on Monday, May 19, faulted President Barack Obama, a Democrat, for what he didn’t say when he participated in the opening of the

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, USA