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Defenders of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar manage to change Congress resolution intended to rebuke her

Euro-Islam5 years ago5 years ago05 mins

Congresswomen Ilhan Omar has been under intense scrutiny for her outspoken views regarding the United States’ relationship with Israel. In early February, she suggested on twitter that money from pro-Israel lobbying firms was the reason for American political support for Israel, tweeting, that it was “all about the Benjamins” in reference to $100 bills. She…

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‘Separation of religion and state’ used on both sides of the debate on the lifting of the ban allowing Ilan Omar to wear hijab in Congress

Euro-Islam5 years ago5 years ago06 mins

Ilhan Omar has become the first person to wear a religious head covering in Congress at her swearing in ceremony. In November,Democrats announced a proposal, co-authored by Omar, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jim McGovern, to end a rule that bans headwear on the House Floor. It is a 181 year rule, which…

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