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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Schneider Experiences Role Reversal

Congressman and constituents embrace the change at Aipac Policy Conference.

When more than 200 10th Congressional District citizens descended on Washington along with 13,000 others for the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) Policy Conference Sunday through Tuesday, Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) found himself on the other side of the desk. A long time Aipac member and citizen lobbyist for the group, Schneider had plenty of experience explaining the importance of the United States-Israel relationship to members of Congress. This time it was his turn to listen. Earlier: Schneider Tapped for Foreign Affairs Committee “Having been on the lobbying side I know how important the relationship is,” Schneider said. “I was meeting with friends. It reinforced how much of an honor it is to represent …

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Schneider Tapped for Foreign Affairs Committee

10th District Rep. Elect Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) may be only member of committee from Illinois.

Rep. Elect Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) may be the only member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee from Illinois after being appointed to the panel today by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), according to a news release from her office. Unless the Republicans appoint a representative not currently on the committee, Schneider will be Illinois’s only representation on the panel. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Rockford) is currently a member but will not be returning for another term in January. Earlier: Schneider Beats Dold in 10th District Race Working on foreign relations with members of Congress is nothing new to Schneider. As a member of New Leadership Network of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) 12 years ago, his …

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Why Israel Matters Will Be Focus of Talk on Friday

AIPAC leader to address Shir Hadash Synagogue and the public in Buffalo Grove.

The importance of Israel in the world will be the focus of a talk Friday evening by an official from one of this country's most powerful Israel advocacy organizations. Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Synagogue of Northbrook will host Susan Brent Millner, Chicago Leadership Management Director of AIPAC, at its Shabbat evening service, Friday evening, June 1, 7:30 p.m. The service will be at the Vernon Township Community Service Building,The public is invited. Millner’s topic, “Why Israel Matters: Telling the Story,” will examine issues in the Middle East and how they have affected Israel's security and U.S. interests from the Peace Process to the Arab Spring. Formed in 1963, the America-Israel Public Affairs Committee focuses on strengthening…

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Political Organizer to Challenge Nekritz

Northbrook ordained rabbi and AIPAC executive seeks Republican nomination for 57th state legislative district.

Jonathan Greenberg, 38, of Northbrook intends to seek the Republican nomination in the March 20 primary to earn the right to oppose state Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) in the November 2012 general election.  No other Republican candidates have indicated they will run. Nekritz told Patch in July she would seek reelection and no Democrat has said they will oppose her. She looks forward to debating Greenberg.  “I welcome him to the debate,” Nekritz said. “I look forward to the opportunity to thrash out the issues.”  Greenberg, an ordained rabbi who has been the Midwest political director for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) since 2008, decided to join the race because he has become increasingly concerned with Illinois…

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Clark Kent

11:14 am on Monday, September 19, 2011

Interesting. (Sorry my eyelids are closed) Mr. Greenberg has previously focused on FIRST helping a foreign country which is in financial trouble even after billions and billions and billions and billions of dollars gusing in from the US taxpayer. Now Mr. Greenberg wants to move his talents to working with state government! I ponder as to what "experiences" he brings to the table. What kind of …   more ›

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