Meck commissioners back resolution supporting Israel after hearing support, opposition
The resolution ultimately passed unanimously.
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The resolution ultimately passed unanimously.
Sen. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, authored the resolution with Democratic state Rep. Lisa Subeck of Madison, who is Jewish.
“The intent of this resolution is obviously to condemn acts of terrorism,” said Commissioner Mark Jerrell, who introduced the resolution.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is the only senator holding out on a resolution affirming U.S. support for Israel, though he expressed hope the measure will pass the Senate soon. Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish leader in Congress in American history, said all 99 other senators have co-sponsored the…