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Congressmen threaten PA aid over Helen Thomas award
In a letter to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, two congressmen said a medal awarded to veteran journalist Helen Thomas could hurt U.S. assistance to the PA. Read more »
Wasserman Schultz stands by aide over Facebook flap
The Democratic National Committee's new Jewish outreach liaison should be forgiven for her 6-year-old Facebook post that used the term “Jewbags,” DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz said. Read more »
Rosenberg leaves Media Matters
MJ Rosenberg, the controversial critic of Israeli policies who drew fire for using the term "Israel firsters," is leaving the liberal media watchdog, Media Matters. Read more »
Obama posts Passover message, to host seder
President Obama will host a seder at the White House on the first night of Passover. Read more »
Romney sweeps three GOP primaries
Mitt Romney won Republican presidential primaries in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Wisconsin, cementing his front-runner status. Read more »
Survey: Jewish voters see economy as top concern
Jewish registered voters see the economy as the most important issue in the 2012 election, according to a new survey. Read more »
Jewish organizations host National Hunger Seder
Jewish organizations hosted a seder for members of Congress to highlight the importance of fighting hunger in America. Read more »
Md. campaign flyer highlights number of Jewish senators
A campaign flyer connected to a U.S. Senate candidate in Maryland notes the number of Jewish senators now serving. Read more »
J Street pushing peace process letter, Iran envoy bill
J Street is backing a congressional letter urging President Obama to actively pursue Israeli-Palestinian peace and a bill that would direct him to appoint a special Iran envoy. Read more »
Messianic group paid Santorum for speaking gig
Republican presidential candidate and former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) accepted a paid speaking engagement from a Messianic Judaism group. Read more »
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- Senate distinguishes between Palestinian refugees and descendants
- Manhattan’s Jewish Center holds Fleet Week memorial service
- Hynes singles out haredi community as harassers of sexual assault victims
- Iran nuke talks stall over sanctions
- South African Jewish leaders say trade minister is adamant on West Bank labeling
- Turkish lawyer: Israel offered to pay Marmara victims $6 million
- Amnesty International report raps Israel for Gaza blockade
- Egypt holds first round of voting in presidential election
