Jack & Jill Politics

dnA, thanks for this. it's great having someone reporting on this from the inside. if you get a chance, i want to know how much conversation is going on with regard to palestinian quality of life. i don't expect much and get that this group that is focused on its own survival.

but, concerns for israel's security notwithstanding, the palestinian folks are denied some basic human rights. freedom of movement, economic activity, and living under a state of constant siege where massive violence can be inflicted at any moment. those circumstances breed the "hate" that biden and kerry spoke against. how do people there feel about a systematically oppressed palestinian people? is there any historical identification with their plight?

thanks

RIKYAH, you were wrong about the White House not issuing a statement on the cramdown vote.

White House signals it still wants some version of cramdown passed

"The Administration also supports appropriately tailored bankruptcy legislation to provide a
mechanism for homeowners who are out of other options to file for bankruptcy and implement a
responsible plan to pay the debts that they are able to pay. Notwithstanding the Senate vote on
the Durbin Amendment, the Administration looks forward to working with the Congress to
address this issue. "

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/sap_111/sa......

This is all posted over at the Office of Management and Budget (big Orszag fan here).
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/111/legislative_s... /

If you ever want to know what are the White House's legislative goals, Orszag is the person to follow.

Iran seems to be the latest tactic to delay the inevitable: a Palestinian State.

Thanks for doing this, much appreciated.

Fantastic dNA -- I can't wait to see your liveblogging from AIPAC on @jjpolitics