Congress

US Climbs Back Up Fiscal Cliff – Until Next Time

Congress finally climbed back on the fiscal cliff after falling off, but it may not be the last time the US visits the virtual precipice.

Majority in House: Punish PLO, Close Its Office

A majority of the House of Representatives wants to punish the PLO and close down its DC office, but the Senate rejected a similar move.

ADL Pulls Out of Interfaith Dialogue Due to 'Outrageous Bias'

ADL has withdrawn from a national interfaith dialogue in response to “a serious breach of trust” by Christian leaders attending meeting.

Congressional Hearing Over Benghazi Attack

US officials: security levels at the consulate in Benghazi were adequate for 9/11 anniversary, attacks displayed an unprecedented veracity.

AJC Outraged by Christian Call for Congressional Probe of Israel

Christian call for congressional probe of Israel is attempt to penalize Jewish state for defending its citizens, AJC announced.

U.S. Lawmakers Exploring New Iran Sanctions

As Iran’s currency continues to drop, U.S. lawmakers are exploring possibilities for tougher sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

NJ Congressman Threatens Rabbi Boteach, Adelsons

NJ Congressman threatens his Republican opponent, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, saying he will “have to suffer."

FBI Probed GOP Kinneret Skinny-Dipper Party

GOP Congressmen and staff, some of them nude, swam in the Kinneret after a drinking party, according to a FBI probe reported by Politico.

Bar Mitzvah Fireworks Cause Trouble for NY Congressman

A NY congressman solicited donations from constituent who sought his help in obtaining permits for bar mitzvah fireworks celebration

Road to Congress is Through Jerusalem

The road to Congress may run through Jerusalem, where a stop in the Israeli capital appears to be a "must do" on the campaign trail.

Congress Confronts EU Tax

US Senate Clears The Way For Airlines To Oppose EU Carbon Tax

The Senate will now join the House in prohibiting airlines from complying with the EU carbon tax, with a solution that uses the UN.

U.S. House Considers Jewish Refugees Bill

A bipartisan bill ensuring recognition of of 850,000 Jewish refugees displaced from Arab countries has been introduced to US Congress.

NYC Councilman Halloran Stresses Support for Judea and Samaria

NYC Councilman Dan Halloran, who is running for Congress, meets representatives from the World Committee for the Land of Israel.

Pro-Israel Lawmaker Shelley Berkley Facing Ethics Charges

The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, an ardent supporter of Israel in Congress.

Corruption Charges Fuel Move to Cut US Aid to PA

The PA said the US has warned it will cut aid if it goes to the UN again for recognition. In Congress, the PA is charged with corruption.

'Joe the Plumber' Campaign Ad Links Gun Control to Holocaust

Ohio Congressional candidate Samuel Wuerzelbacher, aka “Joe the Plumber,” issued a controversial video linking Holocaust to gun control.

US Congressman Introduces Visa Waiver for Israelis

Legislation introduced that would no longer require Israelis to obtain visas to visit the United States for tourism or business purposes.

Congress Allocates $1 Billion for Iron Dome

A U.S. House panel has voted to allocate $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

Israeli Runs for US Congress

Born in New York and raised in Israel, Itamar Gelbman is running in the May 29 Republican Primary in Texas’s Sixth Congressional District.

Uncle Sam Says Pay Up or Don’t Leave for Israel

Moving to Israel? A proposed Congressional bill, if passed into law, would require you to pay back taxes before boarding the plane.

Pentagon to Press for More Money for Iron Dome

Pentagon will press Congress for additional money for Iron Dome. New budget calls for $3.1 billion in military assistance for Israel.

Congress Ahead of Obama for Attacking Iran

Sen. McConnell wants a resolution calling for a military strike, if needed. Rep. Bob Turner: Broad Congressional support for Israel.

GOP Congressional Candidate: 'Holocaust Never Happened'

A Republican congressional candidate in upcoming Illinois primary denies the Holocaust, calling it “the blackest lie in history.”

Rabbi Shmuely Boteach Files to Run for Congress

Self-proclaimed “America’s Rabbi” Boteach has decided “to throw his yarmulke in the ring” and run for Congress – depending on backing.

Congress Frees 20% of Aid to the PA

American lawmakers free $40 million in frozen economic and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian Authority.

Thomas Friedman Can’t Admit He Is Wrong

Thomas Friedman regrets writing another anti-Israel snipe, but insists he is right. He simply used the wrong word, he says.

Good Looking? Run for Congress

Better-looking members of Congress get more TV coverage, perhaps because it brings better ratings, according to a new Haifa Univ. study.

Congressmen Want PA Probed for Terror Ties

Two Congressional lawmakers have asked for an investigation to determine if the Palestinian Authority uses US aid for terrorism

Clinton to Congress: Don't Cut Security Aid to PA

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges Congress not to cut security aid to the PA, says doing so will help Hamas.

US Could Cut Off UNESCO Funding if PA Accepted as Member

A key member of a Congressional appropriations committee said she would move to cut off US funding to UNESCO if the PA becomes a member.

U.S. Administration Working to Unblock Congress Aid to the PA

The Obama administration is in "intensive" discussion with lawmakers to release $200 million in blocked aid to the PA.

Boehner Buoys Israel

House Speaker Reassures Israel of Congressional Support

In a major address that was overlooked by Israeli media House Speaker John Boehner reassured Israel of American solidarity

Congressmen Visit, Warn PA over September

Rep. Steny Hoyer in Israel with 26 Democratic congressmen, warns PA over September.

Rare Speech for Pollard from Floor of Congress

Rep. Barney Frank made a rare speech from the floor of the Congress Tuesday on behalf of Pollard, hospitalized for surgery. Obama silent.

Rebuttal to AP's Unprecedented Rebuttal of Netanyahu's Speech

INN rebuts AP's unprecedented choosing of sides and rebutting PM Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress.

On the Crest: Netanyahu Soaring in the Polls

Netanyahu has jumped a whopping 33% in public opinion polls in Israel this month.

US Congress Demands UN Rescind Goldstone Report

The US Congress has unanimously passed a bill demanding the UN rescind its 2009 anti-Israel Goldstone Report. The PLO calls on Obama to veto it.

Congressmen Want Goldstone Report Withdrawn

15 Congressional Representatives ask the US Ambassador Susan Rice to push for the withdrawal of the Goldstone Report at the United Nations.

Peres to U.S. Congress: Thank You for Your Support

President Shimon Peres met with members of the U.S. Congress and Senate. "Your friendship and support are meaningful," he said.

US May Allow Lawsuits for French Rail's Holocaust Complicity

US lawmakers have introduced legislation opening the door to lawsuits against France's state-owned rail company for wartime deportations

Netanyahu Offered National Union to Join Gov’t

Negotiations with Netanyahu for MK Yaakov Katz (Ketzaleh)’s party to join the gov’t failed because PM refused to promise to build in Jerusalem.

Rally in Support of Hearings on US Muslim Radicalization

Human rights activists rallied in support of US Congress Rep. Peter King's planned hearings on the Islamist mindset of the US Muslim community.

House Hearings on Islamic Radicalization Begin Thursday

The House Hearings on Islamic Radicalization have once again highlighted the Obama Administration's refusal to link Islam with terror

Are Centrist Democrats and Endangered Species?

The demise of the Democratic Leadership Council together with the disappearance of "New Labour" mark the end of an era in politics.

Round One: GOP Majority in the House Pledges Frugality

The new Congress convenes on Wednesday and the Republicans aim to roll back part of the Obama legislation passed during the previous Congress.

New US Census Boosts Republicans

The US census and the reapportionment of House of Representative seats will aid the Republicans starting with the 2012 elections.

U.S. Congress Backs Israel, Will Israel Join In?

Will Netanyahu stand behind members of the U.S. Congress who fight Arab enmity toward Israel?

US Congressmen Worried by Campus Anti-Semitism

Members of US Congress concerned by anti-Semitism on campus, call on government to protect Jewish students.

Washington Lawmakers Warn Turkey Over Israel

Washington lawmakers are tending toward formal recognition of the Armenian genocide, and Turkey's treatment of Israel is pushing them there.

US Congress Approves Iron Dome Spending

The US Congress has approved $205 million in aid for Israel to go to the Iron Dome rocket defense system.

House Majority to Clinton: Calm Down on Israel

327 Congressmen tell Secretary of State: Your and Obama’s tensions with Israel are jeopardizing efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

US Lawmakers Stand Up Against Obama for Israel

U.S. lawmakers have sent a flurry of letters and statements to the White House complaining about the Obama administration’s rebuke of Israel.

Deputy Foreign Min. Ayalon Rejects J Street Congressmen

A group of US congressmen on a J Street tour were unpleasantly surprised when Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon refused to meet with them.

Giving Congress a New Perspective

Israeli reporter David Bedein and activist Jeff Daube give U.S. Congressmen a new perspective on the Israel-PA relationship.

Congressmen Face Evidence of PA Incitement

Visiting U.S. congressmen praise Fayyad for fighting incitement, only to be faced with evidence that PA incitement continues as before.

Congressman: Let Israel, PA Talk Alone

In a seeming departure from U.S. policy, Congressman Al Green expresses confidence in ability of Israel, PA to negotiate without intervention.