HIAS urges extension of refugee benefits The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society urged Congress not to cut off funding for Supplemental Security Income, which helps elderly and disabled refugees and other immigrants pay for food and shelter.
Berman, Lowey block military funding to Lebanon Two members of the U.S. Congress independently placed holds on military aid to Lebanon.
Poll: Arab majority believes nuclear Iran helps Mideast The percentage of Arabs who believe a nuclear-armed Iran will help the Middle East situation has doubled since last year.