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Congressmembers Participate in Fact-Finding, Educational Trip to Israel Prior to Peace Talks

Submitted by JAC on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 12:00am

This year’s trip included the largest delegation of freshmen Representatives ever.

Each year, the American Israel Education Foundation sponsors a Congressional trip to Israel. The trip is intended to help educate political leaders and influentials about the importance of the U.S./Israel relationship through firsthand experiences in Israel, briefings by experts on Middle East affairs, and meetings with Israeli political elite.

One Person Can Make A Difference

Submitted by JAC on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:00am

I choose to believe that I can make a difference. I choose to believe that working with others whose passions I share can change the course of events. I choose to believe that each of us reaches a line where we must be willing to act. Once the ine is crossed, we recognize that acting is the only way we can find peace within ourselves.

N.C. governor signs voting law

Submitted by JAC on Tue, 08/13/2013 - 12:00am

Kerry Testing a New Path Toward Israeli-Palestinian Peace

Submitted by JAC on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 12:00am

While the latest round of peace talks has its detractors and naysayers, others believe this is worth trying again, and this time could be different.

Affordable Care Act

Submitted by JAC on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 12:00am

All women in the United States will soon have access to health insurance regardless of their employment status, financial status, or whether they have pre-existing conditions.

Oren: Israel will demand recognition as Jewish state

Submitted by JAC on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 12:00am

Israel's US envoy says recognition not a precondition for talks, but necessary to show Israel is "permanent and legitimate."

Why It Matters - Immigration Reform

Submitted by JAC on Fri, 07/26/2013 - 12:00am

PA official: EU Judea and Samaria guidelines harm Palestinians

Submitted by JAC on Thu, 07/18/2013 - 12:00am

Palestinian officials are protesting a recent decision by the EU to exclude settlements from economic development saying it will harm Palestinian workers and joint projects.

State-Level Assault on Abortion Rights Continues in First Half of 2013

Submitted by JAC on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 12:00am

In case you missed it, here is the 2013 mid-year report on state reproductive rights legisation from the Guttmacher Institute. The assault continues, but there are some positive results as well.

Illinois Supreme Court ends challenges to abortion law

Submitted by JAC on Thu, 07/11/2013 - 12:00am

Illinois Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute on parental notification law in the state that has been under dispute since 1995, declaring the law will stand.

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