U.S. lawmakers call on Saudi king to step up A letter urging Saudi King Abdullah to “assert a strong leadership role” in the Middle East is gathering signatures in the House of Representatives.
Jewish leaders meet with Democratic senators Leaders of 18 Jewish organizations met with Democratic U.S. senators on Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers seek date change for remembrance weekend Members of Congress called for the rescheduling of the National Weekend of Remembrance to avoid conflicting with Rosh Hashanah.