Senate iran sanctions bill
Enforce sanctions on Iranian oil tankers - Senate Republicans to Biden
"The boom in oil sales has refilled the Iranian regime’s once-empty coffers, removed crucial American leverage over Iran, and encouraged the Iranians to stall negotiations in Vienna."
Iran to continue space program despite U.S. warnings
Iran vows 'decisive response' to US sanctions bill
Senate introduces new bill sanctioning Iran and testing its nuclear deal
Obama vows veto of new Senate legislation ensuring vote on Iran deal
Bill calls for up-or-down vote; AIPAC to lobby for legislation.
Foreign Affairs: Obama’s Faustian bargain with Iran
Washington’s attitude toward Iran’s nuclear quest increasingly resembles its attitude toward Soviet disarmament since 1969, but lacks those years’ moral conviction.
Iran smuggled $1 billion in cash to bypass internatioanl sanctions
Diplomatic sources say cash was hand-carried by couriers on flights from Dubai or Turkey, or brought across the Iraq-Iran border.
Back diplomacy with pressure
Republicans overwhelmingly support post-9/11 interrogation tactics
Largest demographics opposed are women, those with college education, Pew Research Center finds.
US Senate OKs $225 million in aid for Israeli Iron Dome system
Lawmakers reach agreement to pass measure after Senate Republicans previously blocked bid to fund missile defense.
US Senate blocks Iron Dome funding to Israel
Republicans nix aid proposal out of fear that "it would increase the debt"; Majority Leader Harry Reid says"If this isn’t an emergency I don’t know anything that is.”
Senate unanimously passes Fraenkel bill offering reward for information on murderers
The bill offers a reward of up to $5 mil. for information on Fraenkel's murder; JFNA praises congressional support for war against Hamas.
With Cantor departure, Republicans have no Jews in Congress
Shocking primary loss of House Majority Leader leads to panic in Washington on immigration reform, and awe from across the Jewish political spectrum.
Sen. Ted Cruz blames Palestinians for failed peace talks
Tea party politician and rumored 2016 Republican candidate visits Knesset, says US shouldn't dictate settlement policy, expresses concern Obama will "seek loopholes" for US to fund Hamas.
