Dozen House Women Defend Rice Over Libya Comments

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 By DONNA CASSATA Associated PressWASHINGTON November 16, 2012 (AP) Republican senators' angry criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice over her initial account of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya smacks of sexism and racism, a dozen female members of the House said Friday. In unusually personal terms, the Democratic women lashed out at Sens. John McCain and Lindsey…

Gwen Moore Statement on Terrorist Attack on Israeli Tour Bus in Bulgaria

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My thoughts and prayers remain with the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed and injured during this terrorist attack.  Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in response to the recent terrorist attack on an Israeli tour bus in Bulgaria that left at…

Conflict mineral crackdown draws critiques

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 By Peter Schroeder A provision from the Wall Street reform law intended to force companies to disclose if their products are made using minerals from conflict-stricken areas of Africa was painted by critics as missing the mark and burdensome Thursday. While the House Financial Services Committee is typically occupied with manners closer to Wall Street, a subcommittee…

Gwen Moore Commemorates International Womens Day

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Today, we come together to celebrate women and girls across the globe and their many contributions. As we reflect on International Women's Day, we must recommit ourselves to women's global struggle for equality and human rights.

U.S. congresswomen see Israel, Palestinians in the eyes of J Street

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 By Linda Gradstein KALANDIYA, West Bank (JTA) -- The U.S. congresswomen get off the bus and stand in the chilly shadows of the Kalandiya crossing point between the West Bank and Jerusalem. It’s late morning, well past the rush hour when thousands of Palestinians congregate here, and only a few dozen Palestinians stand in line. To cross, the Palestinians go through a…

Gwen Moore Statement on President Obamas State of the Union Address to Congress

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The President delivered a great speech tonight. His vision for restoring the economic security to the middle class by focusing on American manufacturing, energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values was a very timely message for Washington, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following President Barack Obama’s State…

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