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Tensions between House Democrats spilled into public Wedn <a href=https://www.stanley-cup.pl>stanley kubek</a> esday as members debated whether the House should pass a resolution condemning anti-Semitism. The resolution came in response to recent comments by freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, who suggested pro-Israel political organizations push for allegiance to a forei <a href=https://www.cup-stanley.es>stanley spain</a> gn country. The Democratic leadership originally crafted a resolution for a vote this week that did not mention Omar by name but broadly condemned anti-Semitism, including accusations that Jews have dual loyalty to Israel. But the timi <a href=https://www.stanleycups.ro>stanley romania</a> ng of the vote ndash; as well as the resolution s contents ndash; remained unclear as some black and progressive members argued that the resolution was unnecessary, or should at least contain broader condemnation of hateful ideology. We can make sure that we speak against anti-Semitism and we have to make sure we speak against Islamophobia, Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, said Wednesday morning. We are so strongly against anti-Semitism. We have said that before. I don t know how many times we need to continue to say that in the face of, I think, some Republicans who just want to use this as a wedge issue but don t necessarily call out anti-Semitism on their own side. She said that Omar was under a microscope for comments that her Republican colleagues have not faced when they make similar remarks.Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, said, Wndw Harry Reid returns to Congress after exercise injury
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