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Jewish groups in aftermath of Las Vegas attack call for tougher gun control laws
JTA
October 2, 2017
On Roe v. Wade anniversary, fresh threats to abortion access demand action
Jewish Journal
January 19, 2016
Forty-three years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Roe v. Wade protecting a woman’s right to abortion.
Jewish groups back Obama on gun control initiatives
Jewish Journal
January 5, 2016
Jewish groups praised new executive actions by President Barack Obama to reduce gun violence.
Jewish Women’s Conference allows women to let down their hair
Danielle Berrin
March 5, 2015
The fourth annual Jewish Women’s Conference of Southern California, held March 1 at UCLA’s Covel Commons, proved a fertile testing ground for women’s issues today, drawing nearly 200 women of all ages and religious backgrounds to a daylong female-centric confab.
Critical California health insurance coverage
Jewish Journal
October 4, 2013
As states across the country prepare for the rollout of health insurance coverage the state of California has become a leader. While some states have chosen not to provide a system for their residents to access affordable health care, California has set up Covered California, a market place or exchange where eligible individuals, families and small businesses can choose from a selection of affordable health care plans.
Abbas to U.S. Jews: Culture for peace better now than in 2000s
Jewish Journal
September 24, 2013
In a meeting with U.S. Jewish leaders, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he was more hopeful now for peace than he was in the mid-2000s.
Heeding religious groups, Obama administration tweaks contraception mandate
Jewish Journal
February 1, 2013
The Obama administration simplified its definition of religious groups that would be exempt from allowing staffers contraceptive coverage.
Jewish groups praise fiscal cliff deal, remain concerned about future cuts
Jewish Journal
January 3, 2013
While not totally satisfied with the results, many Jewish groups have come out in support of Congress’ last minute efforts to reach a fiscal cliff deal.
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