American Jews Divided Over Strain in U.S.-Israel Relations

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The New York TimesAmerican Jews Divided Over Strain in U.S.-Israel RelationsBy ADAM NAGOURNEY and SHARON OTTERMANDEC. 29, 2016For Rabbi Gerald Sussman of Temple Emanu-El on Staten Island, the Obama administration’s recent confrontation with Israel was a stunning turn for a president who had enjoyed support from many members of his congregation. “The word ‘betrayed’…

American Jews Divided Over Strain in U.S.-Israel Relations

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The New York TimesAmerican Jews Divided Over Strain in U.S.-Israel RelationsBy ADAM NAGOURNEY and SHARON OTTERMANDEC. 29, 2016For Rabbi Gerald Sussman of Temple Emanu-El on Staten Island, the Obama administration’s recent confrontation with Israel was a stunning turn for a president who had enjoyed support from many members of his congregation. “The word ‘betrayed’…

ïWe are really being priced out of the ability to afford drugs

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POST‘We are really being priced out of the ability to afford drugs’By Debbie Wasserman Schultz“There’s no question in my mind that the most significant gap in [the 21st Century Cures Act] is that it did not take on the astronomical and soaring prescription-drug-price crisis. We are really being priced out of the ability to afford drugs. Our health-care system is…

Today is Young Womens Breast Health Day on Capitol Hill

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THE HILLToday is Young Women’s Breast Health Day on Capitol HillBY MAIMAH KARMO - 12/06/16 08:40 AM    I was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 32.  At first, as a single mom fighting breast cancer, I felt alone and defeated.  Then I began to look at the bigger picture and wondered, how many other women were battling breast…

Wasserman Schultz vows to stand in opposition to Donald Trump

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SUN SENTINEL Wasserman Schultz vows to stand in opposition to Donald TrumpBy Anthony ManThe transition from outgoing to incoming president continued Monday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, transitioned from outspokenT advocate for one president to vocal critic of another."Donald Trump isn't draining the…

Broward Students Present Possible Policy Plans

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610 WIODBroward Students Present Possible Policy PlansThey may not have been in this country long but they are getting a great first-hand look at how this country works, and how they may soon influence policy here.As part of the nationwide nonpartisan citizenship education organization Close Up Foundation's drive to promote responsible and informed participation in the democratic…

Sessions Is Trumps Pick for Attorney General

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ROLL CALLSessions Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney GeneralAlabama Republican was the first incumbent senator to back president-electAlabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions has been tapped as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Trump’s transition team announced Friday.Trump’s team cited Sessions’ “distinguished legal career” and…

Wasserman Schultz rips Bannon pick

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CNNWasserman Schultz rips Bannon pickBy David Wright, CNNUpdated 2:48 PM ET, Fri November 18, 2016(CNN) - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz excoriated the early nominations for top posts in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, focusing in particular on the appointment of Stephen Bannon as chief adviser."Between the Steve Bannon appointment as his chief strategist,…

Debbie Wasserman Schultz promotes safety pins to show solidarity with those feeling vulnerable after Trump win

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FLORIDA POLITICSDebbie Wasserman Schultz promotes safety pins to show solidarity with those feeling vulnerable after Trump winMITCH PERRYNovember 14, 2016, 2:23 pmWith fears running high among Latinos, Muslims, women, and other groups in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wassermann Schultz and three of her Democratic colleagues aim to be…

Democrats Decry Bannon Pick: No Place In The White House For A ïWhite Nationalist

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HUFFINGTON POSTDemocrats Decry Bannon Pick: No Place In The White House For A ‘White Nationalist’With Bannon in the White House, “Donald Trump has chosen to champion the positions of neo-Nazis,” said one Senate Democrat.Updated Nov 14, 2016Laura Barron-LopezCongressional Reporter, The Huffington Post? Democrats raised alarms Monday over the naming of Steve Bannon,…