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Steve Grossman, ex-AIPAC chair, running for Mass. governor
Former AIPAC chairman Steve Grossman, now the treasurer in Massachusetts, said he will run for governor in the state.
Obama to governors: Tell Congress to stop spending cuts
President Barack Obama urged state governors on Feb. 25 to pressure Congress to prevent $85 billion in across-the-board government spending cuts from going into effect on March 1, saying he is willing to reach a compromise with Republicans.
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer to step down
Stanley Fischer is stepping down from his position as governor of the Bank of Israel.
Opinion: Can Democrats govern California?
Facing the likelihood of conflicting tax initiatives on the November ballot, Gov. Jerry Brown last week reached agreement with the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) on a compromise, unified measure.
Russ Feingold will not run for Senate or Wisconsin governor
Former senator Russ Feingold has taken himself out of contention for both a Wisconsin Senate seat and a run for governor.
Jews joining union showdown in Wisconsin over gov’s proposal
A growing number of Jews in Wisconsin are joining the protests in Madison against a budget-cutting proposal by the governor to eliminate most collective-bargaining rights for public-sector employees. “Judaism has long stood for the rights of the worker, beginning with the biblical injunction of Deuteronomy: ‘Do not take advantage of the hired worker who is poor and needy,’ ” said Rabbi Bonnie Margulis.
Rabbi breaks with Carl Paladino over apology
NYTIMES.com: The alliance between the Republican Carl P. Paladino and an Orthodox rabbi from Brooklyn has fallen apart, with the rabbi denouncing Mr. Paladino on Wednesday for his apology over remarks he had made about homosexuality on Sunday.