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Enforce Iran Sanctions Vigorously, Embattled Senator Says
New Jersey Democrat under scrutiny speaks to AIPAC
Sen. Robert Menendez (D., N.J.), coauthor of the strongest Iran sanctions legislation in history, called for increasing sanctions pressure as Iran continues to work toward nuclear capability.
Biden Addresses AIPAC
Insists Obama is not bluffing on Iran, doesn’t mention Hagel
Vice President Joe Biden told attendees at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference Monday that no U.S. president has done more to secure Israel than President Barack Obama, and vowed the administration “is not bluffing” when it comes to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Dictatorship of the Muslim Proletariat
Cornyn says Egypt ‘trying to create a new Islamic dictatorship’ in address to AIPAC
Sen. John Cornyn (R., Texas) condemned Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood on Sunday evening for “trying to create a new Islamic dictatorship” in the Middle East.
The Critique of Hagel
Experts worried about possible nomination of Chuck Hagel to defense secretary
Democrats and Republicans alike are expressing opposition to President Barack Obama’s likely selection of former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R., Nebr.) as the next secretary of defense.
Israel in the Balance
New congressional class less friendly toward Israel
A new class of left-wing Democrats is supplanting a group of pro-Israel lawmakers and preparing to take Congress in a markedly different direction, according to worried supporters of the Jewish state on Capitol Hill.
J Street Becomes Issue in IL Race
New video complicates Democratic candidate's attempt to distance himself from group
After months of trying to strike a moderate tone on the issue of Israel, Democratic Illinois congressional candidate Brad Schneider is facing criticism for expressing support for the liberal fringe group J Street.
Capps Off
AIPAC sees embattled California Rep. Lois Capps as ‘unfriendly incumbent,’ insiders say
Embattled California Rep. Lois Capps (D) is being viewed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as an “unfriendly incumbent,” a designation placing her directly in the pro-Israel community’s crosshairs, according to political insiders.
Truther PAC
Muslim Missouri Democratic Party caucus chairman launches 9-11 Truth PAC
A Democratic Party caucus chairman who has speculated about Jewish involvement in the 9/11 terrorist attacks has launched a new political action committee dedicated to supporting “anti-Zionist” Muslim candidates who believe “the ‘war on terror’ is a hoax and that the official story of 9/11 is not true,” according to the group’s website.
Missile Meltdown
Democrat says Obama Fails to Fund Missile Defense
President Obama failed to request enough money to fully fund critical U.S.-Israel missile defense programs, according to a top Democratic lawmaker on the House Appropriations Committee. Asked today if President Obama had sought adequate funding for joint U.S.-Israel missile defense programs in his 2013 budget proposal, Rep. Steve Rothman (D-N.J.) replied, “No.” The Free Beacon was first to report that Obama has requested to reduce the amount of money Israel receives for its critical missile defense systems by $6.3 million relative to the 2012 budget proposal.