20% of American representatives headed to Israel in coming weeks for all-expenses-paid "education".

http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=232876

8/7/2011 11:07:18 PM

Wouldn't it be illegal for a city like Raleigh to pay federal lawmakers to visit here?

8/7/2011 11:09:45 PM

It's not really "free"

8/8/2011 12:55:53 AM

Quote :

"The week-long trips are sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, a charitable organization affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which brings large delegations of congressmen here every other August. "

8/8/2011 7:30:33 AM

http://www.france24.com/en/20110823-usa-barack-obama-eric-cantor-steny-hoyer-congress-allen-west-israel

It's hard to claim to be a unbiased peace negotiator when one side pays for your government's summer vacations.

8/24/2011 2:08:44 PM

Glenn Beck's Israel Rally a Complete Success

Democrats are already altering their views accordingly.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/62042.html

Quote :

"Nevadans were treated to a look inside the campaign of congressional candidate Kate Marshall on Wednesday when her staff sent out a press release that contained internal notes detailing why it would be “useful” for the Democrat to support Israel. The notes that were supposed to remain private also went on to say that a statement on Israel would be timely because of Glenn Beck’s recent Rally to Restore Courage event in Jerusalem. The section alludes to the fact that Republicans are generally supporters of Israel, noting that Marshall could gain by siding with Israel “in an R district.” "

8/25/2011 1:47:36 PM