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Among the Jewish community in America, sadly, being both pro-Israel and politically Conservative, places one within a minority of a minority. For the past four years, there existed stand-out stalwarts of Zionism (the Zionist Organization of America) and of the pro-Israel Jewish right (the Republican Jewish Coalition). I had been a proud member of both organizations for years and was pleased as they guided their constituents through issues important to Jews domestically and within the only Jewish homeland.
Charlie Savage, The New York Times
Published: 02 Feb 2021 10:09 AM BdST
Updated: 02 Feb 2021 10:09 AM BdST Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks with his wife, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, at the Capitol in Washington Jan 3, 2021. The New York Times
Even as the Biden administration has moved aggressively to undo Donald Trump’s policies and dislodge his loyalists from positions on boards and civil-service jobs, it has hesitated on a related choice: whether to remove two inspectors general appointed by Trump under a storm of partisan controversy. );
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At issue is whether the new administration will keep Eric Soskin, who was confirmed as the Transportation Department’s inspector general in December, and Brian D Miller, a former Trump White House lawyer who was named earlier in 2020 to hunt for abuses in pandemic spending.
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Collins said she was “happy to listen” but questioned the size of what Biden is proposing.
“It s hard for me to see, when we just passed $900 billion worth of assistance, why we would have a package that big. Now maybe a couple of months from now, the needs will be evident, and we will need to do something significant,” she added.
“My focus is to see where’s the need, and let’s make sure that the numbers are real based upon need, as opposed to simply looking for more stimulus,” said Romney.
Democrats are also prepping reconciliation text a budget tool that would allow them to pass a bill with only simple majorities in both chambers.
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Wednesday, January 13: Sen. Majority Leader McConnell and Vice President Pence have been locked in a tense, years-long duel for the title Trump Enabler in Chief. McConnell can spare me the current sanctimony and hypocrisy. Now he’s supporting impeachment and wants to “purge” Trump from the Republican Party. Sorry, Mitch – you and your fellow Establishment Republicans had your chance in 2015. Too late for a do-over. Bless you, Mitt Romney, for being a vertebrate creature.
The House, including ten mighty brave Republicans, impeached Trump.
Thursday, January 14: At the Senate impeachment trial will Trump be there in person to defend himself? What does he have to lose? And the TV ratings will be off the charts. Huge.