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Obama: Egypt transition ‘must begin now’ [VIDEO]

Transition in Egypt \”must begin now,\” President Obama said. Obama spoke Tuesday about two hours after after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he would not run in presidential elections scheduled for September, and would prepare for a peaceful handing over of power to his successor.

So Far, So Good With Obama Administration

The U.S. Jewish community has taken great comfort with the performance of President Obama in his first 100 days in office. He already has begun to develop a deep and substantive relationship with the community by, among other things, hosting the first presidential Passover seder, creating strong outreach and communications, and working on key domestic and international issues of interest to American Jews.

Obama’s First 100 Days Offer Cause for Concern

As Americans examine the first 100 days of the Obama administration, it is important to make a candid assessment of the president\’s actions so far. These first months are widely considered an indicator of the policies the president will pursue in the years to come. So what have we seen in the first 100 days of this presidency?As Iran continues to work feverishly to acquire nuclear weapons, the United States continues to pursue its policy of \”engagement.\”

Groups Back Obama Budget, Concerned About Tax Proposal

More than 100 Jewish community organizations are backing President Obama\’s 2010 budget while expressing \”significant concerns,\” but not opposing, a proposed decrease in the tax deduction for charitable contributions.

Obama’s Black-Jewish Pledge

Barack Obama’s pledge to use his presidency to revive the black-Jewish alliance starts on Day (minus) One — the day before he becomes president.

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