WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– U.S. Senator Michael Bennet’s bill to learn more about mental health issues in the military and their connection to certain types of discharges was included Thursday, May 22, in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2014, which was passed by the Senate Armed Services Committee. “Some members of our Colorado […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)-U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) applauded passage of a bill (S. 1174/H.R. 1726) he sponsored to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the renowned 65th Infantry Regiment – a segregated military unit composed almost entirely of soldiers from Puerto Rico who played a prominent role in World War I, World War II,
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Travel and FoodWASHINGTON, 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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USAWASHINGTON, 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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Jewish History, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mark Kirk, R-Ill., have sent a letter to President Obama to express concern over the ongoing human rights abuses and offenses taking place in Iran. The Senators, along with 21 other U.S. Senators and a number of U.S. Representatives, urged the President to seize the opportunity to
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Passover 1958 Southwestern Jewish Press, April 4, 1958, Page 3 Passover, history’s first revolt against human bondage, never seemed more vivid to us than it does today. It was four thousand years ago that Moses, intrepid spokesman of God, made it clear to the ruler of Egypt that to oppress human beings is to blaspheme
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Adventures in SD HistoryWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Speakers from both parties and from both houses of Congress addressed a luncheon of the Zionist Organization of America on its recent day for lobbying on Capitol Hill. Here, provided by the ZOA, are some highlights of their comments: Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee:
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TEL AVIV (Press Release) — At a ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport, the President and CEO of EL AL Israel Airlines, David Maimon, and the Ambassador of the Vatican in Israel, Nuncio H.E. Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzarotto, proudly affixed Pope Francis’ logo onto the EL AL aircraft in which Pope Francis will fly home to
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International, Middle East, Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (SDJW) — U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego) cast two newsworthy votes in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 22. The U-T and Associated Press reported that the House of Representatives had rejected Pentagon and White House pleas for spending cuts, with Davis among those voting for a $601 billion defense authorization …. The
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Jewish Religion, San Diego CountyIsrael to rebuild synagogue demolished during 1948 war (JNS.org) The Israeli government has made plans to allocate 50 million shekels ($14.3 million) for the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, which was destroyed by the Arab Legion during the War of Independence in 1948, Israel Hayom reported. The official announcement of the landmark’s revival is
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The First-Day-Issue dedication ceremony for the Harvey Milk Forever Stamp took place at the White House on Thursday, May 23. Forever Stamps which can be used as first-class postage even after postal rates change currently cost 49 cents. “Let this stamp remind us of the fundamental truth behind Mr. Milk’s
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Jewish Religion, USANEW YORK (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Thursday, May 22, expressed deep concern over “unwarranted and hurtful conspiracy theories” made by some Turkish politicians and media outlets falsely connecting Jews to the tragic Soma mining accident, and called on the Turkish government to condemn these expressions. On May 20, a front page
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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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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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