NEW YORK — Israeli flags and accusations of antisemitism were flying outside a Brooklyn coffee shop on Wednesday morning as protesters slammed the café owners for banning a Jewish congressman over his pro-Israel beliefs. “We’re here today to show that we’re not going anywhere. We’re standing proud in our identity. We’re proud to be Jewish. […]
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Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin
U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a pro-Ukraine Republican representing Pennsylvania, visited Ukrainian troops near the front line on April 18, following his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. “These are amazing soldiers, the men and women of the Ukrainian military, much like the men and women of the U.S. military, have this amazing fighting spirit. […]
Congressman says MLB is ousting Trevor Bauer due to Trump support, in letter to Rob Manfred
Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO) wrote a letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, stating his belief that Trevor Bauer has been ostracized from the league due to his support for Trump. Bauer was suspended for 324 games in 2021 for violating MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. His suspension was reduced to […]
GOP Congressman Who Once Tried To Unseat John Boehner Blasts Colleagues For Trying To Do The Same
Two years after he was one of a handful of Republicans who didn’t back John Boehner (R-Ohio) for Speaker of the House, Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) seems to have learned a thing or two about challenging one of the most powerful people in Washington. … http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/mick-mulvaney-john-boehner_n_6426614.html
GOP Congressman Claims Spurring More Risky Bets Will Make Banking Safer
WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) has finally chosen to defend his role in passing a bill to subsidize Wall Street derivatives trades after going politically MIA when the issue exploded in mid-December. The controversial measure eliminated a… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/06/kevin-yoder-dodd-frank_n_6425688.html