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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: Islam, Racism, Social Issues, Personal Data Collection, Travel
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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: Jeff Miller (Florida Politician), Tom Coburn, Washington, DC, Wildlife, Patrick J. Toomey
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Vets At Risk Of Suicide Not Getting Adequate Post-Discharge Care: Report
The Hartford CourantNearly a third of veterans deemed at high risk for suicide don't receive the recommended follow-up care after they've been discharged from Veterans Health Administration inpatient mental health facilities, according to a new report from the VA inspector...Tags: Mental Health, Mental Illness, West Haven, Behavioral Conditions, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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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: National Security, Personal Data Collection, Travel, Interior Policy, Trips and Vacations
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California Democrats gather in Sacramento to celebrate victories
California Democrats, gathered for their annual convention in Sacramento this weekend, are expected to celebrate their victories -- holding every statewide elected office, winning super majorities in both houses of the Legislature in November and...Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Eric Holder, John Chiang, Gavin Newsom
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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: Personal Data Collection, U.S. Congress, Interior Policy, Israel, Politics
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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: Elections, Holly J. Mitchell, Wendy Greuel, Google Inc., Planned Parenthood
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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: Government, Benjamin L. Cardin, Personal Data Collection, Council on American-Islamic Relations, U.S. Senate
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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: Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Human Interest, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Democratic Party
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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: Travel Alerts, Racism, Personal Data Collection, Religion and Belief, Interior Policy
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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: Elections, Eric Garcetti, Magic Johnson, Politics
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Mayoral candidates Garcetti, Greuel debate on NBC4 tonight at 7
The race for Los Angeles mayor takes another turn tonight at 7 when City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel face off in a televised debate, the third since the candidates finished as the top vote-getters in the March 5 primary....
Tags: Wendy Greuel, Values, Religion and Belief, Jan Perry, Magic Johnson
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