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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 433

Barbara Boxer

Former Secretary of State and former Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivers remarks while being honored during the Children's Defense Fund's Beat the Odds Celebration at the Newseum in Washington, DC, November 16, 2016. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP)
November 21, 2016, 8:45 am
Clinton’s lead in popular vote continues to widen
As some call for end to Electoral College, former Democratic nominee’s margin grows to more than 1.7 million votes
By ToI Staff
Sen. Barbara Boxer speaking at a news conference in Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2015. (Alex Wong/Getty Images via JTA)
November 17, 2016, 6:08 pm
Barbara Boxer introduces legislation to dump Electoral College
As she nears end of her Senate career, California lawmaker proposes bill to reform electoral process
By JTA
Debra Messing arriving on stage to deliver remarks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, July 26, 2016. (Alex Wong/Getty Images via JTA)
July 28, 2016, 5:00 am
Democratic convention’s second night was all about the (Jewish) women
Debra Messing, Lena Dunham, Idina Menzel, Madeleine Albright and Elizabeth Banks help Clinton put ‘the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet’
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Steve Israel, D-New York, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington after attending a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and the House Democratic Caucus to talk about the Iran nuclear deal, July 15, 2015. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
July 29, 2015, 4:17 am
7 Jewish lawmakers could tilt the scales on Iran deal
Critical group of members of Congress shut out the noise as they consider how to vote on nuclear accord
By Ron Kampeas
File: Marco Rubio speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 14, 2015, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting. (AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
April 15, 2015, 1:25 am
Backing off rhetoric, GOP hopeful Rubio supports Iran bill bargain
Florida senator says he may still demand measure include Iranian recognition of Israel when law goes for full Senate vote
By AP
Elie Wiesel (photo credit: AP/Bebeto Matthews/File)
February 13, 2015, 6:13 am
Elie Wiesel to attend Netanyahu speech to Congress
In full-page ad, Nobel Prize winner expresses firm support for ‘keeping weapons from those who preach death to Israel and America’
By Lazar Berman and JTA
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the US Congress in Washington, May 24, 2011. (photo credit: Avi Ohayon/GPO/Flash90)
February 12, 2015, 8:06 am
More black lawmakers shunning Netanyahu address
Many Jewish representatives criticize PM’s speech to Congress, but most plan to attend
By JTA
Senator Barbara Boxer (photo credit: courtesy)
January 9, 2015, 2:10 am
Boxer won’t run for Senate in 2016
Veteran Jewish Democratic congresswoman from California announces retirement from political life ahead of upcoming elections
By JTA
Top of the US Capitol building, the seat of Congress, in Washington, DC (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin/File)
December 3, 2014, 1:59 pm
Congress to pass landmark Israel partnership bill
Bipartisan legislation, which has been a focus of AIPAC lobbying, will strengthen defense, energy cooperation
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
The Senate side of the United States Capitol building in Washington, DC (Wikimedia Commons/File)
September 19, 2014, 6:53 pm
Senate okays US-Israel Strategic Partnership bill
Legislation brands Israel ‘major partner,’ increases US weapons stockpiles in Israel, presages more cooperation in defense, energy, agriculture
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
US Secretary of State John Kerry (photo credit: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
April 29, 2014, 10:56 am
US lawmakers lambaste Kerry over ‘apartheid’ remarks
Sen. Ted Cruz calls for secretary of state’s resignation in wake of comments saying Israel risks following path of South Africa
By Matthew Lee
Centuries-old books and documents from the Iraqi Jewish archive await preservation. (photo credit: Courtesy The National Archives)
February 8, 2014, 12:00 am
Senate bids to save ancient Iraqi Jewish archive
Time is running out for State Dept. to renegotiate the status of the massive collection before it’s returned to Iraq in June
By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
US President Barack Obama (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin/File)
November 26, 2013, 12:11 pm
Obama touts Iran deal as ‘right move, good for Israel’
‘This is not politics. These are not games, and the stakes are extraordinarily high,’ president tells Democratic leaders
By Spencer Ho
Illustrative: People stand in line to go through passport control at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel, September 21, 2008. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
July 15, 2013, 9:50 am
White House unsure plan to waive visas for Israelis will fly
Some lawmakers and administration officials concerned that Arab-Americans would still be barred from entering Israel
By Bradley Klapper and Matthew Lee
Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman of California (photo credit: CC BY cliff1066™, Flickr)
May 21, 2013, 8:25 am
US lawmakers blast critics of visa waivers for Israelis
Pro-Palestinian groups campaign against granting Israelis unfettered access to the US, citing ‘discriminatory’ security procedures at Ben Gurion Airport
By Haviv Rettig Gur
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