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

Netanyahu honors Israel’s innovators

TEL AVIV (Press Release)— In an impressive ceremony at Tel Aviv University on May 19th during the university’s annual Board of Governors Meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu awarded the fourth annual Prime Minister’s Initiatives and Innovation Prize to Dafna Lifshitz, CEO of Appleseeds Academy. The grassroots organization will receive NIS 80,000 ($23,000) to further

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

ADL: No rush to judgment in ‘Nakba’ shootings

NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today criticized the “rush to judgment” by the United Nations and others in the international community calling for unwarranted levels of investigation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) relating to the shooting deaths of two Palestinian youths at the scene of violent attacks against Israeli soldiers on May

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International, Middle East

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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USA

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