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Six degrees of Senator Joe Lieberman

Jewish Journal January 19, 2011

It was an innocuous interview about a subject I no longer remember. A dozen years ago, I made arrangements to meet Joe Lieberman in a Manhattan office building where he had other business. The Connecticut senator, who announced this week he won’t seek re-election for a fifth term, would be able to spare 15 or 20 minutes between appointments for a taped conversation to be broadcast on the television network where I was then employed.

Lieberman notes barriers he broke in ending his political career

Jewish Journal January 19, 2011

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) noted his \”barrier-breaking\” vice presidential candidacy in announcing his decision not to run again. Lieberman announced his decision Wednesday in Hartford. Present were four of his children and six of his grandchildren. He noted to applause from his followers that an 11th grandchild is due next month, and then said he couldn\’t help but recall his four grandparents \”and the journey they traveled a century ago.\”

Lieberman reportedly to announce he’s done

JewishJournal.com January 18, 2011

U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman reportedly will not run for re-election. Lieberman (I-Conn.), who became the first Jewish nominee on a major presidential ticket when Al Gore chose him as his running mate in 2000, will announce his decision Wednesday in Hartford, Politico reported. Lieberman lost favor with Democrats over his support for the Iraq War. He lost the Connecticut primary in 2006 but ran as an independent and won.

Jewish groups adjusting agendas for new GOP-led Congress

Jewish Journal January 11, 2011

Faced with a new Congress intent on slashing the U.S. federal budget, Jewish groups are trimming their agendas to hew to its contours. On issues from Israel aid to the environment to elderly care, Jewish organizations are planning to promote priorities that would find favorable reception in the new Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives. The groups are trying to build alliances based on shared interests and recasting pitches for existing programs as Republican-friendly. “Some parts of our agenda won’t have much traction in this new climate,” acknowledged Josh Protas, the Washington director for the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. “We are looking for items that have bipartisan priorities.”

Klain resigns as Biden’s chief of staff

Jewish Journal January 4, 2011

Ron Klain, Vice President Joe Biden\’s chief of staff, is resigning. \”As my chief of staff in the White House, Ron has done an exceptional job of building my team, implementing my direction on top priorities, and providing invaluable counsel,\” Biden said in a statement Tuesday. \”He has also played a key role in establishing the strong, positive relationship that exists between my staff and the President\’s team.\” This White House has been notable for the smooth relations between President Obama and Biden.

Senate advances START treaty

Jewish Journal December 22, 2010

The U.S. Senate advanced a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia that has been backed by a number of Jewish groups.

Erekat: EU countries to upgrade Palestinian missions

Jewish Journal December 21, 2010

Some 10 European Union countries have plans to upgrade the status of their Palestinian diplomatic missions, lead negotiator Saeb Erekat said. The upgrades would bring the missions one step closer to becoming embassies whose officials enjoy full diplomatic immunity, The Jerusalem Post reported. Norway decided last week to upgrade the status of its Palestinian mission, which encouraged the Palestinians to approach several European countries about following suit, Erekat told the Palestinian Ma\’an news service.

Utah’s Lee tours Israel

Jewish Journal December 20, 2010

Mike Lee, Utah\’s senator-elect and among the most prominent of Tea Party conservatives, met in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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