Obama praised for nixing abortion rule Jewish groups praised President Obama for reversing a Bush administration order banning U.S. assistance to overseas groups that provide abortions or information about other providers. By Ron Kampeas January 25, 2009 5:30 pm
Cardin, Hastings switch Helsinki roles The chairman and co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commission switched roles. January 23, 2009 9:15 pm
Mitchell pick mostly draws early praise Barack Obama’s selection for Middle East envoy drew praise from Israel, as well as dovish groups and at least one centrist Jewish organization. January 23, 2009 2:37 am