Tag: Senate
Senate Passes Foreign Aid Supplemental Package with Billions for Israel and Also Gaza
“History settles every account. And today, on the value of American leadership and strength, history will record that the Senate did not blink,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
House GOP Rejects Senate Compromise Aid Package, with Billions for Israel
GOP leaders, who proposed stand-alone Israel funding, said the Senate bill is “dead on arrival,” for insufficiently addressing the immigration crisis on the U.S. southern border.
Senate, House Democrats Push Palestinian State
Forty-eight of 100 lawmakers in the upper chamber joined the call.
California Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies, Age 90
The senator's death leaves a vacancy in a powerful seat in the chamber, one that forces California Governor Gavin Newsom into the deciding on a temporary replacement as the Senate and House face a looming government shutdown.
Full Text and Video: President Isaac Herzog Addresses Joint Session of Congress
Congressional leaders said the address reaffirms Israel’s special relationship with the United States.
Herzog (Not Bibi) to Address Joint Session of Congress in July
The White House is still snubbing the Prime Minister of Israel.
65 Senators Support Adding Israel to US Visa Waiver Program
Doing so would “significantly increase the potential for both tourism and business travel,” they say.
Netanyahu Meets with Republican Senators in Jerusalem
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led American lawmakers to the Jewish state.
Antisemite Who Threatened Chuck Schumer’s Life Gets 5 Months in Prison
California man left an expletive-ridden message on the Senate majority leader’s voicemail.
US Senate Confirms Ambassadorial Pick Despite Antisemitic Comments
Elizabeth Frawley Bagley’s nomination was long stalled due to remarks about Jewish influence.
First Resolution Recognizing Contributions of Israeli-Americans Introduced in Senate
The resolution cited numerous industries where Israeli-Americans have made a positive impact, including health sciences, pharmaceutics, disaster relief, astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, aerospace engineering, biotech, agriculture and internet technologies
Congress Passes Measure Urging EU to Designate ‘All’ of Hezbollah as Terror Organization
“The European Union cannot enable terrorists by allowing them to participate in diplomacy. Each nation in the EU must . . .designate Hezbollah as the terrorists they have proven themselves to be.”
Orthodox Group Urges Senate to Reject Same-Sex Marriage Legislation
Agudath Israel of America believes vote would undermine the historical and moral “underpinnings” of traditional marriage.
Senators Advise Not to Downgrade Liaison to the PA to Defuse Tensions Between Israel-PA
They warned that a downgrade would undermine U.S. national security, as well as risk the peace and stability of Israel and the PA.
Major Jewish Groups Urge Senate to Take Immediate Action to Replenish Iron Dome
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming approved (420-9) legislation last September to provide $1 billion in funds, but the legislation has since stalled in the Senate.
Senate Proposes $225 Million in Assistance to PA Arabs, Echoing Bill Passed by House
The bill also includes the annual $3.3 billion in military assistance for Israel as part of the 10-year Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United States and Israel under the Obama administration.
Shabbos, Yarmulkes, And Kiddush Hashem – An Interview with David Schoen
An interview with David Schoen, Donald Trump’s orthodox impeachment lawyer.
Trump Acquitted: Only President in US History to be Acquitted Twice
Trump praised the victory and his supporters.
Schumer Will Pause Trump’s Trial for Shabbat
Schoen could stay at the Trump International hotel which is a 24-minute walk from the senate building, according to Google Maps.
Strong Jewish Presence Likely to Continue in Next Congress
Several Jewish congressional members are expected to retain prominent leadership roles in the 117th Congress
By a Nose: Republican Senator Takes Down Ad Depicting Jewish Opponent’s Enlarged Schnozzle
On July 24, the Cook Political Report upgraded the Senate race in Georgia to a toss-up.
Pompeo: If ICC Prosecutes Israel ‘We Will Exact Consequences’
It appears that prosecutor Bensouda deceived the international community when she initiated her request, since, as far as she was concerned, the decision was a foregone conclusion.
New House Bill Will Enhance US-Israel Fight Against COVID-19, Reduce Dependence on China
They also advocate inclusion of $12 million, matched by Israel, to fund new COVID-19 research partnerships in future legislation.
What’s In It for You: the Senate Coronavirus Response Bill
The proposed recovery rebates will use 2019 tax returns (2018 if the taxpayer has not filed in 2019) to determine the advanced rebate amount and reconcile the rebate based on 2020 income.
Trump Acquitted by Senate on Both Impeachment Articles
“This partisan impeachment will end today. But, I fear the threat to our institutions may not. Normally, when a party loses an election, it accepts defeat. . . But not this time.”
Pelosi to Force Trump to Seek House Approval for Future Attacks on Iran
Would lawmakers neuter the presidency over an insult? Pettier things have happened.
Schumer Bill to Regulate Sale of Bulletproof Vests
“What we have learned is that a good number of those intent on mass shootings buy body armor,” Schumer said, adding, “They want to kill as many people as possible.”
Surprising Republicans, Democratic House Unanimously Condemns Anti-Semitism
The Democrats are determined to never again fall into these Republican traps, which Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic leadership have already taken care of when they condemned Ilhan Omar.
Iraq War Veteran, Grandson of Holocaust Survivors Elan Carr Tapped as Anti-Semitism Envoy
“He is a committed Jew and pro-Israel advocate, and is smart as a whip. He is an extremely successful prosecutor,” said AEPi executive director Andy Borans.
President George H.W. Bush Dead at 94, Challenged Israeli Policies
Bush personally supervised the US military's part of the 1985 rescue of Ethiopian Jewry, and in 1991 supported Operation Solomon, which brought 14,000 more Ethiopian Jews to Israel.