Frank Lautenberg

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One of 13 Jewish Senators, Senator Lautenberg has a perfect voting record supporting women’s reproductive rights, and in 2007 his voting record was rated 100% by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union . He has consistently voted to bring our troops home from Iraq and is a strong supporter of Israel. Senator Lautenberg is a co-sponsor of environmental legislation aimed to reduce global warming by decreasing U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases by 80 percent by 2050. Senator Lautenberg authored the law that prevents domestic abusers from purchasing handguns which has blocked over 150,000 attempted gun purchases by people with domestic abuse convictions

Rob Andrews

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Known for his ability to work with Republicans, Representative Andrews introduces more than 100 bills every session, the most for any member of Congress. In 2002, he helped draft the legislation which granted President Bush the authority to use military force in Iraq and stood with President Bush in the Rose Garden for the announcement of the legislation . He now calls for a withdrawal of troops. Representative Andrews has a strong record of support for Israel and a strong relationship between the United States and Israel. He is pro-choice. In 2007, he received a 93% rating from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and a 100% rating from the ACLU and the League of Conservation Voters. In 2007, the NEA gave Representative Andrews an “A” for his work on education issues

Gary Trauner

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Trauner ran an impressive race in 2006 and almost defeated longtime right-wing Representative Barbara Cubin. He’s in the race again – and this time the seat is open. What a great chance for a Democratic pickup.

National Jewish Democratic Council PAC

Repairing the world, one election at a time, the National Jewish Democratic PAC supports Democratic candidates for federal office who encourage continued United States’ support for the state of Israel, who stand up for the separation of church and state and who support women’s reproductive rights.