Menendez Offers Bill to Arm Syrian Rebels

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sen. Robert Menendez (D., N.J.), the chairman of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a bill on Monday that would provide weapons to some vetted groups of Syrian rebels.

Menendez Watch

Controversial donor Melgen speaks to press about accusations of corruption
AP

Controversial Democratic donor Dr. Salomon Melgen is talking about his relationship with New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.

Forward the Foundation

Defunct foundation of controversial Democratic donor engaged in highly unusual practice, experts say
Salomon Melgen / AP

A now-defunct charitable foundation registered to the scandal-ridden Democratic donor Dr. Salomon Melgen may have breached federal tax law, according to tax experts.

Menendez Watch

Sen. Menendez / AP

Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) is reportedly being investigated by a federal grand jury for misusing his political clout to intervene on behalf of donor Dr. Salomon Melgen.

The Revolt Against FEMA

Sandy victims criticize FEMA flood maps, slow progress
Hurricane Sandy aftermath / AP

Some New Jersey hurricane victims are complaining that FEMA is doing more harm than Superstorm Sandy did when it hit over four months ago and washed away their homes and businesses. FEMA issued Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps as a provision of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which was signed by President Barack Obama last July.