Peter Roskam

Obama weighs in on BDS settlement fight – but battle likely won’t end there

The president's refusal to abide by a trade law's requirement to oppose boycotts of Israeli settlements is the latest salvo in a clash playing out across the country.

By Ron Kampeas February 25, 2016 5:06 am

Freshmen Congress members visiting Israel ahead of Iran vote

Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill., who introduced the motion to disapprove the deal, says the agreement’s opponents have the numbers to pass his resolution.

August 4, 2015 6:33 am

House Republicans introduce bill of disapproval of Iran deal

If the congressional leadership favors the measure, the lines of confrontation are set.

July 17, 2015 4:41 pm

Congress writes boycott opposition into trade talks

June 25, 2015 5:06 pm

Key congressional committees approve anti-BDS amendments

April 24, 2015 4:16 pm

State Dept.: Qatar pledges not to fund Hamas

December 2, 2014 5:07 pm

Congress members blast ASA for boycott decision

January 19, 2014 9:04 am

House Democrat, Republican press Kerry on Russian arms sales

September 13, 2013 2:02 pm

House passes bill making it U.S. policy to help Israel ‘remove threats’

June 14, 2013 5:15 pm

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