Tag: Nita Lowey
Promoter of ‘Israeli Apartheid’ Attacks, Betty McCollum is New Chair of Defense Appropriations
"Now my goal with HR 4391 is ... to force policymakers to think about the 3.8 billion dollars in U.S. aid to Israel and how that helps ... the repression of the Palestinian people."
Pressured from Left and Right, Jewish Representation in Congress on the Decline
US Representative from New York Nita Lowey, a Democrat who is 83, has announced her retirement last October.
Netanyahu Meets Top Democrats, in Jerusalem for Yad Vashem Forum
There are probably Republicans in the picture, too, but Bibi is crowded up by Democrats, three of whom are members of the tribe.
Following Monsey Attack, Congress Members to Help Synagogues, Nonprofits Apply for NSGP Funding
Grants of up to $100,000 each to nonprofits at risk of terrorist attacks can go towards improving building security by acquiring and installing items ranging from fences, lighting and video surveillance to metal detectors and blast-resistant doors, locks and windows.
Tlaib’s Grandmother: ‘I Hope God Will Destroy Trump’ After Tlaib Rejects Visit
Many in the media, both news and social, suggested not allowing in the two exceptionally hateful women was somehow anti-Democratic. Does democracy mean turning the other cheek? Wrong religion, folks.
Congress Adding $705 Million Aid to Israel Thumbing Nose at Obama Limits
The new awarded funds appear to contradict an agreement between the Obama White House and Israel, which complemented last year's package of $38 billion in military assistance over the next decade.
Congresswoman Lowey Opens Exhibition on Leonard Cohen’s Jewish Roots
Top Israeli singer Ninet Tayeb gave a special tribute performance to Leonard Cohen at the conference’s gala event on Saturday night.
Now More than a Dozen Democratic Reps Against Nuclear Iran Deal
Maloney said that despite the administration's diplomatic efforts, she could not support the Nuclear Iran Deal.
Two More D Congressmen Against Nuclear Iran Deal (And Nadler For)
Two Ds announce they will vote against the JCPOA, Rep. Jerry (D-NY) Nadler will vote for it.
Eleventh D in Congress Opposes Nuclear Iran Deal
Hastings is 11th D in Congress vowing to vote no; he wants military option at the ready if it goes through.
Another Congressional Democrat Will Vote No on the Iran Deal
Cong. Brad Sherman will vote no on the Iran deal and wants to make sure it won't bind future Presidents or Congresses.
Nearing Double Digits in the Democrat Defection from Bad Iran Deal
Yesterday's count had four Congressional Democrats coming out against the Iran Nuclear Deal.
But since yesterday, that number has nearly doubled. And, amazingly, the latest three...
Congressmembers: No More Money for Talks With Iran
Congress is 'fed up' with being left in the dark on the Iran negotiations
US Defunding Effort Moves to Formal House Resolution
For Lowey, the question is whether she will break with the Obama Administration, which has signaled willingness to continue funding the new Hamas-infused Palestinian Authority.
Nita Lowey’s Leadership Moment in Israel and the Peace Process
Lowey's choice: the law and common sense on one hand, and her party and extenuating circumstances on the other.