Israel-Palestine: The Missing Headlines: Groups Oppose HR 867, despite 114 co-sponsors

Studies show that US coverage is Israeli-centric. The main bureaus for CNN, Associated Press, Time, etc. are located in Israel and often staffed by Israelis. The son of the NY Times bureau chief is in the Israeli army;"pundit" Jeffrey Goldberg served in the IDF; Wolf Blitzer worked for AIPAC. Because the U.S. gives Israel over $8 million/day - more than to any other nation - we feel it is essential that we be fully informed on this region. Below are news reports to augment mainstream coverage.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Groups Oppose HR 867, despite 114 co-sponsors

Numerous groups are opposing H.Res. 867, which calls on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any further consideration of the Report of the UN Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict.

The bill, possibly written by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), has 114 co-sponsors.

The vote is expected to take place on Tuesday.

The author of the report, Richard Goldstone, has submitted a letter on this legislation pointing out serious factual errors in its assertions.

Voters are being urged to contact their representatives to oppose H.Res.867. (U.S. House of Representatives 202.225.3121 or www.house.gov; U.S. Senate 202.224.3121 or www.senate.gov the Congressional switchboard) .