WASHINGTON, 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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USAWASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)–Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after being appointed to the Select Committee on Benghazi: “I’ve been involved in the investigation into Benghazi from day one as a Member of the Intelligence Committee because like every other American I want to know what
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International, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer called on U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Thursday, May 22, to file suit against China at the World Trade Organization in response to Chinese cyber-attacks on American businesses. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted five members of the Chinese People’s Liberation
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WASHINGTON, DC (SDJA) – The House of Representatives on Thursday, May 22, by a vote of 301-121 the USA FREEDOM Act to reform our nation’s intelligence gathering programs, including ending bulk data collection. While the bill passed by a lopsided margin, many members of Congress said even stronger protections against government snooping are necessary. From
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – At a ceremony on Capitol Hill today U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) was presented with the Award of Excellence from the Gold Star Wives of America. The Gold Star Wives of America is comprised of widows and widowers whose spouses died while serving in the U.S. armed forces or as
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USAWASHINGTON, DC (Press Release) – Sen. Carl Levin, D-Michigan, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced Thursday, May 22, that the committee approved a plan to preserve the Air Force’s A-10 attack aircraft in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, which the Air Force proposed retiring. Among units flying the A-10 is the 107th Fighter
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release). — Reps. Steve Israel (D-New York) and Richard Hanna (R-New York) offered two bipartisan amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 (NDAA) to recognize the critical role the National Guard plays in cyber defense efforts and to require them to submit a progress report within 90 days of the
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