House Republican and Democratic appropriators said assistance to Israel would continue at existing levels, although they agreed on little else.
The U.S. House of Representatives\’ top Republican and Democratic appropriators for foreign assistance warned the Palestinian Authority that it is jeopardizing funding by pursuing statehood outside of talks.
When two-fifths of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate met this week in Washington with representatives of Jewish groups, the senators delivered a clear message: If you agree with us, it’s about time you spoke up.
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), one of the most consistent opponents of pro-Israel legislation, said he will not run again as a congressman.
Ed Koch said he may endorse a Republican in the race to replace disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner, because it would send Obama a warning about his Israel positions.
Massachusetts\’ secretary of state said he would change the date of the 2012 state primary to avoid a conflict with Rosh Hashanah.
For all the talk among pundits of Mitt Romney’s charisma problem, Romney’s Jewish supporters say what’s most inspiring about the Republican presidential candidate is that he actually does rather than just talk.
President Obama\’s status among American Jews remains unaffected despite recent tensions with Israel\’s government, according to a Gallup Poll.
The U.S. Senate threatened to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority if it continues to seek a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood. The resolution passed unanimously on Tuesday also reaffirmed U.S. opposition to any Palestinian government that includes Hamas unless the group renounces terrorism and is willing to make peace with Israel. The United States and European Union consider Hamas a terrorist organization.
Seven Jewish organizations signed on to a letter appealing to President Barack Obama to reinstate a hiring anti-discrimination provision based on religion for organizations that receive government contracts.
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