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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – The United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, Dennis K. Burke, announced Sunday that his office filed a federal complaint against Jared Lee Loughner.  The complaint was signed by Magistrate Judge Michelle Burns in Phoenix. Loughner is suspected of shooting U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords, Chief Judge John Roll, Giffords’ staff member […]

SAN DIEGO—We add to our collection of reactions to the shooting rampage in Tucson alphabetized statements from organizations and individuals, without regard to their rank.   From the standpoint of this newspaper, we think one lead ought to be pursued vigorously by investigators.  The suspect, Jared Lee Loughner, reportedly had posted that one of his favorite

 SAN DIEGO–Organizations and individuals are reacting with sadness to the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and other people at a campaign event outside a supermarket in Tucson, Arizona.   Giffords is a member of  the Jewish community. Here are some of the comments: President Barack Obama spoke at the White House: “As many of you are aware,

WASHNGTON, DC (Press Release)— The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) on Thursday  condemned the vote in the House of Representatives that will take away the ability of the congressional delegate from the District of Columbia to vote on pending legislation. NCJW President Nancy Ratzan released the following statement: “In votes taken this week, a majority

NEW YORK (Press Release) — A burgeoning alliance between two stridently anti-Israel organizations raises concern about the potential for increased anti-Israel activity on college and university campuses in 2011, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), which has promoted extreme anti-Israel views since its founding in 2006, is facilitating and coordinating

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Press Release) — Rabbi Steven Fox, Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis; Rabbi Ellen Weinberg Dreyfus, President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis; and Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism on Tuesday released a letter urging Senator Harry Reid and Senator Mitch McConnell

SAN FRANCISCO — The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Mount Soledad Cross in La Jolla is unconstitutional because its location on public land sends the message of the government favoring one religion over others.   The opinion sends back to the District Court the question of how to remedy this constitutional

NEW YORK (Press Release) — American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) has selected Gail Reiss, a veteran development executive known for her strategic approach to donor engagement and cultivation, to lead the organization. Prior to her appointment as Chief Executive Officer,  Reiss served as Vice President of UJA-Federation of New York’s Philanthropic Leadership Group, where

NEW YORK(Press Release) The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said Thursday, Dec. 30,  it is “deeply disturbed” at the reported 14 percent statewide increase in the number of hate crimes targeting minorities in New York in 2009. According to the Hate Crime in New York State 2009 Annual Report issued by the state Division of Criminal Justice