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Chicago Jewish federation comes out against Iran deal

JTA by Ron Kampeas August 15, 2015 Chicago’s influential Jewish federation has come out against the Iran deal.  After a three-hour discussion by the board of directors, “a majority opinion emerged and was adopted: to call on Congress to oppose … Continue reading

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IL-10th Democrats Rotering v. Schneider on #IranDeal

Depending on the results of the Democratic primary, either Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering or former Congressman Brad Schneider will likely face incumbent Congressman Bob Dold in 2016. In recent days both potential challengers have made their positions known: Rotering supports the Iran Deal; … Continue reading

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New York Jews Strongly Oppose Iran Nuclear Pact, Poll Shows

ALGEMEINER by Eliezer Sherman August 12, 2015 Fifty-three percent of New York City Jews oppose the nuclear deal between world powers and Iran, a poll by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut revealed on Tuesday, underlining growing opposition to the landmark agreement pursued by the … Continue reading

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I can’t stand Bibi but he’s right on Iran, says eminent US intellectual

TIMES OF ISRAEL by Raphael Ahren August 12, 2015 Leon Wieseltier talks tough on Netanyahu (‘dislike at first sight’), Obama being the first president to not have a special feeling for Israel, the dangers from Tehran, and presidential candidates ‘sucking … Continue reading

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ADL opposed to Iran nuclear deal, urges Congress to vote ‘No’

JERUSALEM POST by Staff August 14, 2015 The organization sent out a press release early Friday outlining the reasons that it says lawmakers should vote “no” on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The Anti-Defamation League, one of the American … Continue reading

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Be Jewish and Stay Quiet

HUFFINGTON POST by Shahar Azani August 11, 2015 ….And yet, those who support the deal, or better yet – support the dealmakers – do not bother to get into these “technical” insignificancies, but rather focus on the bigger picture: anyone … Continue reading

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Push has come to shove

ISRAEL HAYOM by Sarah Stern August 13, 2015 ….Through the years, successive Israeli governments must have been aware that by refraining from publicly acknowledging the Palestinian incitement and violations of the Oslo Accords they were in fact empowering the Palestinian … Continue reading

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While Still a Senator, Kerry Communicated Obama’s Capitulation Policy to the Iranian Regime

NATIONAL REVIEW by Andrew C. McCarthy August 11, 2015 In a column on Tuesday and follow-up post on the Corner, I relate that beginning in 2011, President Obama secretly enticed the Iranian regime to the bargaining table by communicating that … Continue reading

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Chuck Schumer working the phones on Iran

POLITICO by John Bresnahan August 11, 2015 He calls colleagues to explain his decision and assure them he will not be whipping opposition. With liberal groups furious over his opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, Sen. Chuck Schumer has been … Continue reading

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White House Should Leave Politics Out of Iran Deal

Bloomberg has been a Democrat, a Republican, and is now an Independent; he supported Pres. Obama’s reelection in 2012. BLOOMBERG by Michael R. Bloomberg August 10, 2015 If you oppose the Iranian nuclear agreement, you are increasing the chances of … Continue reading

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