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May is ‘Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month’

HARTFORD, Connecticut (Press Release)–  U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) applauded Senate passage of their resolution to raise awareness about pediatric strokes and recognize May 2014 as “National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.” The resolution, which Blumenthal and Himes introduced in their respective chambers, was inspired by six-year-old Wilton resident Patch […]

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

‘Settlements’ was a bogus issue in Mideast Peace Talks

OpEd by Morton A. Klein   NEW YORK- When Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah/Palestinian Authority (PA) signed a reconciliation agreement with Hamas, a recognized terrorist group that calls in its Charter for the destruction of Israel and the murder of Jews, the State Department’s spokeswoman, Jen Psaki,  observed, “It’s hard to see how Israel can be expected

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Middle East, USA

The mutual push and pull of religion and state

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — With the Pope’s visit still echoing, it’s appropriate to reflect on religion, and its role in politics. Alongside the Pope in Bethlehem, Mahmoud Abbas proclaimed that all the problems are Israel’s fault, and that Palestinians are the true protectors of Christians hereabouts. He may have been hard pressed to assemble

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Time to let Monica Lewinsky move on

Monica Lewinsky interview re-opens old tale of ‘That Woman’ By Regina Brett/JNS.org Monica Lewinsky. The name makes you cringe, roll your eyes, and shake your head. She’s frozen in time as “That Woman.” She’s the young intern who had “sexual relations” with a married president in the White House. She’s the woman who saved the

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Jewish solons share Memorial Day weekend thoughts

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SDJW)–Before leaving for the Memorial Day Weekend break, some members of Congress issued statements honoring the sacrifices made by American troops.  Statements issued by Jewish members of Congress included the following: Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y.:  “This Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those brave service members who fought to protect the United States

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Senator Boxer to auto makers: Don’t send recalled cars to automobile rental agencies

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– As  Memorial Day weekend began – when more than 36 million Americans are expected to drive at least 50 miles from home – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-California ) on Friday,May 23,  wrote to the CEOs of BMW Group, Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Jaguar-Land Rover, Mazda,

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Senate salutes Jewish- Americans, honors Shoah survivors in bipartisan resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) announced passage by the Senate of a bipartisan resolution (S. Res. 458 ) recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month and honoring Holocaust survivors for their contributions to the United States of America. The resolution, which was cosponsored by Majority

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Yarmuth: VA delays must be corrected

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Congressman John Yarmuth (D-Kentucky) said Thursday, May 21, that “the allegations of delayed and deferred care at VA medical facilities, as well as separate waiting lists and other strategies that obscure the truth, are absolutely shameful. “While the VA inspector general continues to investigate links between wait times and veterans’ deaths, we

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Schwartz to Social Security: Treats straights, gays alike

WASHINGTON, D.C.  (Press Release)– U.S. Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pennsylvania) on Thursday, May 22,  led 127 U.S. Representatives in urging the federal government to extend Social Security marriage benefits to all same-sex spouses, regardless of where they live. Schwartz’s push comes as Pennsylvania this week became the 19th state to recognize same-sex marriages and the

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