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NJDC Chief Weighs in on Hagel Appointment
Yesterday the Republican Jewish Coalition was taunting its Democratic rival, the National Jewish Democratic Council, over the appointment of former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to serve a co-chair of the President's National Intelligence Advisory Board. As the RJC was quick to point out after ...
Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace
yglesias.thinkprogress.org — I was debating with Jon Chait at a J Street panel this morning on the subject of... “what does it mean to be pro-Israel?” As expected, we disagreed on a number of points, most of which I was right on and he was wrong on. But one thing he ... (more) Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace
Hagel to lead Obama's intelligence oversight panel
Hagel to lead Obama's intelligence oversight panel
thecable.foreignpolicy.com — Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel will soon have a new role in the Obama administration, he will... be named co-chair of President's Intelligence Advisory Board . In that capacity, Hagel will be charged with overseeing the work of the ... (more) Hagel to lead Obama's intelligence oversight panel
The Space Between Pro-Israel and Anti-Israel
weeklystandard.com — I made my way over to the J Street conference today to see for myself just how... "pro-peace, pro-Israel" the organization really is, and there can be no doubt, J Street is pro-peace. But while the leadership of J Street may be pro-Israel, the ... (more) The Space Between Pro-Israel and Anti-Israel
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NJDC on Hagel
NJDC Blog — ... Ira N. Forman, NJDC’s CEO, talked with Michael Goldfarb, editor of The Weekly Standard, last night about how NJDC sees the appointment of former Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) to serve a co-chair of the President’s National Intelligence Advisory Board. ...

Forman Weighs in on Hagel “Controversy”
NJDC Blog — ... Forman also expressed his and NJDC’s concern to The Weekly Standard and made it clear that he “is no fan of Hagel” and that “the bipartisan show of discomfort with Hagel’s foreign policy views suggests Hagel is not destined for a bigger role in this administration.” ...

Republicans, Hagel, and Hypocrisy
TPMCafe — ... This attack on President Barack Obama and NJDC was picked up by more than one conservative website. We were pleasantly surprised when The Weekly Standard gave us a chance to respond to the "controversy." ...

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