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5 Jewish Things To Know About Kirsten Gillibrand
You know someone by their supporters and critics: Meet some Jewish folks on both sides of the New York senator’s ledger.
Gillibrand Says She’ll ‘Engage Iran’ On Day One As President
“My first act will be to engage Iran to stabilize the Middle East and make sure we do not start an unwanted, never-ending war.”
Soros Won’t Back Gillibrand In 2020 Over Her Role In Franken’s Resignation
“She is responsible for pushing…the comedian…Al Franken, whom I admire, to resign. In order to improve her chances.”
Democratic Senators Call On Franken To Resign
“This moment of reckoning about our friends and colleagues who have been accused of sexual misconduct is necessary, and it is painful.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: Where I Stand On Israel, BDS And The First Amendment
EXCLUSIVE: In an op-ed for the Forward, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand writes about the anti BDS bill and her support of the First Amendment.
New York Sen. Gillibrand Won’t Support Anti-BDS Bill Without Changes
“I would never support any bill that chills free speech,” she told a town hall crowd in Queens.
N.Y. Senator Gillibrand: Netanyahu Does ‘Not Have A Plan For Peace’
“If you don’t have a vision, if you don’t have a plan, then it is never going to happen. And so we do need to require more of our world leaders.”
How New York's Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand Split on Iran Deal
Chuck Schumer’s announcement that he is voting against the Iran deal came just hours after Kirsten Gillibrand said she will vote for it. What will the dramatic split between the two New York Senate heavyweights mean for them — and the contentious vote?
Senate Tries To Revive Stalled Bill Allowing FEMA Disaster Aid to Synagogues
Hoping to revive a bill to aid synagogues damaged by Hurricane Sandy, two U.S. senators have reintroduced a new measure that seeks to alleviate concerns from FEMA and civil liberties groups over separation of church and state issues.
A New Move to Sever U.S. Business From Iran
Even in times of bitter partisan bickering, there is one issue that easily gets bipartisan support: the Iranian nuclear threat.