Ori Nir
By Ori Nir
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News Culture Wars Spark Flip-Flop On States’ Rights
WASHINGTON — In a historic about-face in the debate over federalism, conservatives are increasingly attempting to curtail states’ rights over social issuues through congressional legislation and the federal courts, while liberals are arguing for local control on several fronts. This shift was on full display after the Massachusetts Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of…
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News Israel Fears Isolation, Sanctions Over Fence
WASHINGTON — Bracing for a ruling against its separation fence by the World Court — which could pave the way for South Africa-style international sanctions — Israel and its allies here are considering a campaign to discredit the court as a biased organ of the United Nations. The proposed campaign is highly controversial even among…
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News AJCongress Stands Alone on Pledge Issue
WASHINGTON — Efforts to forge a compromise position on the debate over the Pledge of Allegiance have left the American Jewish Congress standing alone, at odds with its erstwhile allies in both the civil-rights community and religious groups. First the Jewish group broke with other civil-rights groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Civil…
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News Israel Fears Isolation, Sanctions Over Fence
WASHINGTON — Bracing for a ruling against its separation fence by the World Court — which could pave the way for South Africa-style international sanctions — Israel and its allies here are considering a campaign to discredit the court as a biased organ of the United Nations. The proposed campaign is highly controversial even among…
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News Bush Seeks To Pressure Iran, Syria On Weapons
WASHINGTON — Encouraged by Libya’s surprise decision to abandon its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, the Bush administration has instructed its Middle East experts to seek ways of pressing for similar changes in Syria and Iran. Staffers at the State and Defense departments have been told to step up efforts to elicit change in…
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News U.S. Group Pushes Israeli Nutrition Bill
WASHINGTON — In a highly unusual step, the National Council of Jewish Women has called on its members and supporters to encourage Israeli legislators to support a bill that would provide every Israeli student with a daily hot, nutritious meal. American Jewish organizations rarely lobby Israeli Knesset members on legislation, and the NCJW is no…
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News Software To Aid Military in Civilian Areas
WASHINGTON — The American military is looking to Israel for expertise in dealing with Iraq’s civilian population, possibly adapting Israeli software for use in teaching American soldiers how to minimize friction with occupied Iraqis. The IDF officer who initiated and directed the production of the educational software, Lt. Col. Amos Guiora, confirmed during a visit…
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News U.S. Officials Supporting Sharon Speech
WASHINGTON — Despite an initial White House rebuke and continuing State Department objections, Bush administration officials are now voicing support for a major policy address delivered last week by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. The Israeli leader appeared to throw U.S. officials a curve December 18 in a speech at the Herzliya security conference, when…
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