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Debating Israeli airport security and racial profiling
This post has been corrected, as indicated below.More than 40 readers sent letters to the editor in response to George Bisharat's April 28 Op-Ed article on a bill to include Israel in the U.S. visa waiver program. Bisharat, an American law professor and a pro-Palestinian activist who has traveled...Tags: Social Issues, Trips and Vacations, Racism, Ben Gurion International Airport, Interior Policy
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Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to expand the use of firearms on some of the nation's most frequently visited federal lands, handing gun control advocates a modest success. The measure, backed by the National Rifle...
Tags: Land Resources, Parties and Movements, National Rifle Association of America, Joe Manchin III, Wildlife
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Pentagon reports sharp rise in military sexual assaults
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon estimated that 26,000 members of the military were sexually assaulted in unreported incidents last year — 35% more than in 2010 — a severe trend that senior officials warned could threaten recruiting and...
Tags: Courts-Martial, Justice System, Crime Victims, Assault, U.S. Department of Defense
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Israel's free pass from Boxer
Sen. Barbara Boxer introduced legislation last month that would allow Israel to continue racially profiling Americans of Arab and Muslim heritage who travel to Israel, even as it confers new privileges on Israelis traveling to the United States. I...
Tags: Racism, Ben Gurion International Airport, Religion and Belief, Civil Rights, U.S. Department of State
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Sen. Boxer: Israel visa bill doesn't condone discrimination
Re "Israel's free pass from Boxer," Opinion, April 28 George Bisharat grossly misleads readers when he claims that bipartisan legislation I introduced would allow Israel to "continue racially profiling Americans of Arab and Muslim heritage who travel to...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Interior Policy, Israel, Politics, Travel
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Letters: Getting into and out of Israel
Re "Israel's free pass from Boxer," Opinion, April 28 Israel has the right and obligation to protect its citizens from harm. Contrary to George Bisharat's assertion, no "free pass" will be given to Israel to racially profile Americans entering that...Tags: Interior Policy, Israel, Politics, U.S. Congress, Personal Data Collection
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L.A. mayor's race: Wendy Greuel uses Web chat to target women
As the Los Angeles mayor’s race heads into the final three-week stretch, City Controller Wendy Greuel is stepping up her efforts to engage female voters — seeking a turnout advantage against her general election rival, City Councilman Eric...
Tags: Local Elections, Politics, Wendy Greuel, Google Inc., Gloria Molina
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Don't let Israel discriminate against Americans based on religion
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would allow a foreign country, Israel, to discriminate against select groups of American citizens — including Americans who have expressed criticism of its policies. Disappointingly, the bill, S.B....
Tags: Ben Gurion International Airport, Civil Rights, Religion and Belief, Politics, U.S. Department of State
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Sen. Boxer finds herself at odds with environmentalists
WASHINGTON — Barbara Boxer has long been one of the Senate's environmental champions, racking up perfect scores for each of the last five years on the League of Conservation Voters' report card on key votes. But the Californian now finds herself...
Tags: Ron Wyden, Everglades, Politics, Conservation, Environmental Politics
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Eric Garcetti gets endorsement from councilman he calls 'Mr. L.A.'
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti won the endorsement of another City Council colleague on Thursday. At a news conference in Silver Lake, Councilman Tom LaBonge said he was supporting Garcetti over City Controller Wendy Greuel because Garcetti...
Tags: Judy Chu, Local Elections, Nancy Pelosi, Janice Hahn, Substance Abuse
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U.S. GMO food labeling drive has biotech industry biting back
Reuters* Bipartisan bill on Wednesday seeks U.S. GMO labeling * Biotech companies say consumers are confused * Companies say opposition slows regulatory approvals * GMO crop critics say safety concerns persist By Carey Gillam CHICAGO April 25 (Reuters) -...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Whole Foods Market, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Genetic Engineering, Monsanto Company
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Garcetti launches first TV ad of runoff campaign for mayor
Eric Garcetti's first television ad of the runoff campaign for mayor of Los Angeles touts his record on revitalizing neighborhoods and promises more job training and basic services if he is elected. The 30-second ad by the city councilman comes less...
Tags: Magic Johnson, Politics, Eric Garcetti, Elections
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Apr 29, 2013
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Apr 25, 2013
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Apr 24, 2013
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