Step up for civil rights treaty for people with disabilities

Published on June 25, 2012

Several important Jewish organizations are standing behind a critical international treaty to support civil rights, dignity and hope for people with disabilities. However, grass-roots help is urgently needed to get it approved by the U.S. Senate before the political season overtakes the ability to get things done in Washington.

Orthodox Union members lunch with U.S. senators

Published on June 16, 2011

Members of the Orthodox Union met with a dozen senators on Capitol Hill during the OU's annual leadership mission to Washington. Among the lawmakers the nearly 100 participants heard from at a Capitol Hill luncheon Wednesday were Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who introduced a resolution June 9 to reaffirm U.S. policy toward Israel.

Senate approves chaplains monument

Published on May 27, 2011

The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to authorize the construction of a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery for fallen Jewish chaplains. The bill approved Thursday night had already been approved by the House of Representatives.

Florida’s Hasner declares U.S. Senate run

Published on April 27, 2011

Adam Hasner, a Jewish Republican from Florida who identifies with the Tea Party, announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate.