The Imperial President And The Congressional Power Of The Purse
In any event, the Constitution gives Congress what is popularly described as the “power of the purse” – that is, the power to raise revenues through taxation and to decide how the money should be sent.
Fighting The New Terror Threat
Because of the disparate nature of the perpetrators, who are also relatively young, and given the lack of more traditional targets and the reverence Palestinians have for their homes, one now hears talk of Israel returning to a policy of destroying the houses of terrorists’ families.
The Ferguson Fallout
Are Rev. Sharpton and President Obama saying that no non-biased person could have come to the same conclusion as the grand jury?
Iran: How Did We Get To This Point?
Mr. Obama repeatedly assured those skeptical about the worth of negotiations that a military option remained on the table despite the continuing diplomatic efforts.
Israel’s Continuing Dilemma
The problem was put into sharper focus with reports that Israeli jets had bombed areas adjacent to the Damascus international airport as well as a town near the border with Lebanon.
The Wrong Emphasis
The fundamental principle in play, however, is statistical dynamics, not race.
A U.S. Retreat At The UN?
For the past six years President Obama has consistently deplored all Palestinian efforts to end-run negotiations in search of a UN-imposed agreement on Israel.
The Democrats’ CIA Report
No one would deny that the program subjected detainees to less than pleasant treatment, but the salient point is, for what purpose?
The Irony In The President’s Chanukah Message
Also left unsaid was the fact that the menorah and its oil were in the Beit HaMikdash, which of course was located on Har HaBayit – the Temple Mount that present-day Muslims claim as their own.
The Education Of Bill de Blasio (Part II)
There are so many national issues that have to be addressed that it isn’t just policing, as I think we all well know....”
Governor Mario Cuomo
His general openness to using government to better people’s lives extended to religious Jews.
The Reverend And The Oscars
Plainly, there is no guiding hand dictating choices across the board.
The President’s Cheap Shot On Iran Sanctions
While we recognize the Republican Jewish Coalition is hardly a non-partisan outfit, a snippet from a statement the group released is worthy of note:
Iran, Obama And Netanyahu
Drawing Congress into the Iran nuclear debate is the last thing the White House wants.
Assembly Democrats’ Undue Haste In Abandoning Speaker Silver
Speaker Silver has been an extraordinary public servant since his election to the Assembly in 1975 and has been an exemplary leader of that body since 1994.
The Dismaying Mr. Nadler
Indeed, Congressman Nadler asserted that “It would be very wise for both parties to this invitation to consider measures to mitigate the damage this political maneuvering has inflicted.”
Pursuing A Legacy At Israel’s Expense?
Plainly, the Iranians have something President Obama desperately wants, apparently even at the expense of permitting Iran to eventually emerge as a nuclear military power.
The Importance Of Netanyahu’s Speech To Congress
Some Jewish organizational types (most prominently the ADL’s Abe Foxman and the Reform movement’s Rabbi Rick Jacobs) have gone public with requests that Mr. Netanyahu cancel his speech for just those reasons.
Flushing Out The Truth
The president has made clear – I can’t state this more firmly – the policy is Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.
Whatever Happened To The Military Option?
If there’s no deal, then we walk away.
Kudos To Congressman Jeffries
But when you live in a tough neighborhood Israel should not be made to apologize for its strength.
Saying It’s So Doesn’t Make It So
Both Iran and Hizbullah are cited as playing major roles in fighting ISIS, which is described as constituting the preeminent terrorist threat to American interests worldwide.
Much Ado About Little
But the letter was not delivered to the ayatollahs by special messenger, diplomatic pouch, regular mail, or even e-mail. In fact, it was not delivered to the ayatollahs at all.
It’s Bad And Getting Worse
In any event, Mr. Netanyahu after the election sought to soften his statement on Palestinian statehood and apologized for what he conceded were remarks that “offended some Israeli citizens and offended members of the Israeli Arab community.”
A Growing Backlash?
These are fundamental issues for Israel’s security and yet Mr. Abbas refuses even to acknowledge them as grist for negotiations.
The Congressional Black Caucus And The Netanyahu Speech
Indeed, some caucus members based their decision to stay away from Mr. Netanyahu’s speech on their contention that the Israeli leader had disrespected America’s first black president.
The Iran Deal In Perspective
In practical terms, there already is great significance in how Iran emerged from the nuclear talks.
The President’s Desperation
Mr. Obama himself inelegantly cautioned members of the Senate to be careful not to “screw up” the negotiations by seeking to have input into the future of the sanctions regime that has been imposed on Iran.
The Future Is Now
The fight against terror is a case in point.... The establishment of a collective forum for dialogue in the Persian Gulf region...is long overdue....
The Epitome Of A Double Standard
The campaign reportedly also killed nearly 2,000 Islamic State fighters.