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David Streeter — May 24, 2013 – 12:30 pm | Abusive Holocaust Rhetoric | Rand Paul | Republicans

Paul, Bachmann, and GOP Must Condemn Comparison of IRS to Gestapo by Tea Party Group

Last night, TheTeaParty.net sent a fundraising appeal with a graphic that labeled the IRS “Obama’s Gestapo.” As unacceptable as their graphic was, the fact that they were looking to raise money off of their Gestapo comparison is even more offensive. We’ve repeatedly seen Tea Party groups engaging in this type… Read More | Comments (0)

Jason Berger — May 24, 2013 – 12:17 pm | Barack Obama | Budget | Foreign Policy | Israel

President Obama Right to Emphasize Foreign Aid

During his speech yesterday at the National Defense University, President Obama spoke candidly about his support for foreign aid. He stated: I know that foreign aid is one of the least popular expenditures - even though it amounts to less than one percent of the federal budget. But foreign assistance… Read More | Comments (0)

NJDC — May 23, 2013 – 6:17 pm | Republicans

Gov. Haley Selects Hate Group Member as Campaign Co-Chair

National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) Executive Director Aaron Keyak issued the following statement: The new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center indicating that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has chosen a member of the Council of Conservative Citizens to serve as a campaign co-chair is deeply disturbing for all… Read More | Comments (1)

Jacob Miller — May 23, 2013 – 4:13 pm | Barack Obama | Foreign Policy | Iran

Dept. of Treasury Announces New Sanctions Against Iran

Today the U.S. Department of Treasury announced new sanctions against Iran as instructed in President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13382 which targets those that assist with the proliferation of or support in the development of weapons of mass destruction. Those targeted are part of a global network that are responsible… Read More | Comments (0)

Jason Berger — May 23, 2013 – 12:53 pm | Foreign Policy | Iran | Israel

The Senate Passes S. Res. 65 by Unanimous Consent

Yesterday, by a vote of 99 to 0, the Senate passed a resolution condemning Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. The resolution also supports Israel’s right to exist and reaffirms our country’s close relationship with the Jewish state. After the votes were cast, Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez said in… Read More | Comments (0)

Jason Berger — May 23, 2013 – 12:09 pm | Democrats | Foreign Policy | Iran | Israel

Sec. John Kerry Meets With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Yesterday, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Here are some of the highlights from their public address: PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Well, John, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to Jerusalem. You’re an old, personal friend and a longstanding friend of Israel. And that friendship… Read More | Comments (0)