U.S. Senator Arlen Specter Dies of Cancer at 82
Kansas-born Specter came a long way from the time he went to Univ. of Pa. because the Univ. of Kansas had no Jewish fraternity.
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Congressmen Challenge Obama, Want Halt to Aid to Egypt
A Republican senator threatens a filibuster to suspend aid to Egypt and other countries where Americans have been attacked.
NY's Orthodox Jewish Senate Candidate Vows to Drop the 'Pink'
The 22-year-old orthodox Jewish woman running for office in the New York State Senate said that she is planning to "leave the pink at home"
Orthodox Jewish Woman Runs for NY State Senate
For the first time, an Orthodox Jewish woman is running for office in the New York State Senate.
Navi Pillay Receives New Term as UN Rights Chief
The UN General Assembly unanimously overruled Syria's objections and gave the outspoken Pillay to two more years in her post
Republicans Stall Iran Sanctions for being Too Soft
Senate Republicans: bill needs to say United States will use force to stop any nuclear weapons program.
Bid for New 'Super Jewish' State Senate Seat
Former Councilman Simcha Felder announced a bid for state Senate in a newly created district, which includes Borough Park and Flatbush.
