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American Jewish Congress condemns Rep. Ilhan Omar for invoking antisemitic tropes

The American Jewish Congress condemns Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5) for invoking antisemitic tropes in her…

acJuly 25, 2020

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American Jewish Congress congratulates Spain for adopting IHRA definition

The American Jewish Congress congratulates the Spanish government for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance…

acJuly 23, 2020

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American Jewish Congress mourns the loss of Representative John Lewis

The American Jewish Congress mourns the loss of Representative John Lewis, an icon of the…

acJuly 18, 2020

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American Jewish Congress welcomes the firm pro-Israel position of the 2020 Democratic platform

The American Jewish Congress welcomes the firm pro-Israel position of the 2020 Democratic platform.   The…

acJuly 16, 2020

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American Jewish Congress praises adoption of anti-BDS bill in Missouri

The American Jewish Congress praises the leadership of Missouri Governor Mike Parson for signing the…

acJuly 14, 2020

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JNS: Senate amendment would prohibit US funding for West Bank sovereignty application

Originally published in JNS. A Senate amendment has been introduced that would prohibit U.S. funding…

acJuly 8, 2020

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American Jewish Congress opposes the Van Hollen amendment that jeopardizes Israel’s security

The American Jewish Congress expresses its disappointment with the decision of a group of 13 Senate…

acJuly 7, 2020

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American Jewish Congress statement on the New York primary elections

The American Jewish Congress congratulates all those who earned the electorate’s trust in the New…

acJune 26, 2020

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JERUSALEM POST: Kosovo designates Hezbollah as a terrorist entity

Originally published in Jerusalem Post. The Republic of Kosovo has officially designated both Hezbollah's military and…

acJune 25, 2020

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American Jewish Congress praises Kosovo for designating Hezbollah a terrorist organization

The American Jewish Congress praises the government of the Republic of Kosovo for designating Hezbollah,…

acJune 24, 2020

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WASHINGTON POST: Longtime congressman from N.Y. tries to avoid an AOC-style upset

Originally published in Washington Post. Standing outside a firehouse here, as 10,000 donated masks were…

acJune 21, 2020

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WASHINGTON FREE BEACON: The oldest hatred rears its head

Originally published in Washington Free Beacon. It's been more than two days now since the New…

acJune 20, 2020

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JEWISH INSIDER: Communal leaders, pro-Israel groups seek to mobilize Jewish voters to save Engel

Originally published in Jewish Insider. As embattled Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) fights for his political life, constituents…

acJune 18, 2020

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The American Jewish Congress applauds Argentina for adopting IHRA definition of Antisemitism

The American Jewish Congress applauds Argentina for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition…

acJune 9, 2020

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Justice for George Floyd

We stand in solidarity with the African-American community as it mourns and expresses its grief…

acJune 2, 2020

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JACK ROSEN: The antidote to information overload? Information

Originally published in The Hill. As America stampedes into the 2020 presidential election cycle, voters…

acMay 29, 2020

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American Jewish Congress decries Nicole Malliotakis on her recent comparisons to the 6 Day War

The American Jewish Congress decries Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis’s egotistical claim to be in the same…

acMay 28, 2020

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The American Jewish Congress applauds Joe Biden for clear opposition to BDS movement

The American Jewish Congress commends former Vice President Joe Biden for reiterating his clear stance…

acMay 27, 2020

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American Jewish Congress welcomes signing of anti-BDS bill in Oklahoma

The American Jewish Congress praises Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma for signing a critical legislation…

acMay 27, 2020

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Statement on the U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020

The American Jewish Congress applauds the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee for adopting the U.S.-Israel Security…

acMay 22, 2020