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ON THE INAUGURATION
Wednesday January 21, 2009On the wall of my office in Washington, closest to my desk, I display the original immigration certificates of two of my grandparents: Myron Kusnitsky and Rae Volovitz. Their photos peer down on me, and in their eyes I see two things. I see eyes filled with a history of dread and persecution; of grinding poverty and violent pogroms; of discrimination and despair and hopelessness. That was life in Russia. I also see eyes wide open to the opportunity of the land to which they came: America. Yesterday, sitting a few rows behind Barack Obama as he became President of the United States, I thought about those photos.
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Inslee and Israel Announce "Aggressive" New Energy and Environment Coalition
Tuesday January 27, 2009New caucus will work to advance clean energy technology
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Rep. Israel Statement on the Inauguration of President Obama
Tuesday January 20, 2009On Tuesday, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States
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Reps. Israel, Serrano & Velázquez Announce National Hate Crimes Hotline Proposal
Thursday January 15, 2009New hotline aimed at increased reporting and responsiveness for hate crimes
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Rep. Israel Statement on the House Resolution Supporting Israel
Friday January 09, 2009On Friday, Rep. Steve Israel voted in favor of H. Res. 34, "Supporting Israel in Its Battle with Terrorist Hamas"
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Rep. Steve Israel & Sen. Herb Kohl Announce Introduction of the Weekend Voting Act
Wednesday January 07, 2009Legislation aims to move Election Day to the first weekend in November
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Rep. Israel Secures Position on Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee
Wednesday January 07, 2009Israel joins third Appropriations subcommittee, retaining seats on State & Foreign Operations and Energy & Water
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Rep. Israel Visits Iraq with Gov. Paterson & Rep. Weiner
Tuesday December 23, 2008Congressional Delegation and Gov. Paterson Visit NY Troops During the Holidays
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Rep. Israel and Assemblyman Ramos Call for Congress to Pass Federal Hate Crimes Prosecution Legislation
Monday December 15, 2008Recent hate crimes on Long Island and in New York reinforce the urgency for Congressional action on hate crimes bill
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