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Iowa Makes "Strongest Statement Ever" of Support for Israel and against Anti-Semitism

Bob Eschliman : May 2, 2016  Charisma News

"The people of Iowa have a lot to be proud of today. By resoundingly declaring that BDS discrimination has no place in the Hawkeye state, the state legislature took an affirmative stand to ensure no taxpayer money is used to espouse anti-Semitism." -Israel Project CEO Josh Block 

Iowa legislators have approved a measure that would prohibit state entities from engaging in the BDS Movement, or doing business with companies that do. (Graphic via theiowarepublican.com)

Last week, Iowa joined the ranks of states that have passed legislation to put a stop to the anti-Israel Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions Movement.
 
House File 2331, which passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in late February with a veto-proof supermajority, was adopted by the Democrat-controlled Senate by a 38-9 margin. It has been sent to Gov. Terry Branstad for his consideration.
 
HF 2331 applies to the state treasurer, Iowa Board of Regents, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System and other state pension funds. It also prohibits public entities from entering into contracts of $1,000 or more with companies that participate in BDS activities.
 
The Iowa Senate took the additional step of adopting a resolution "in support of the Jewish State of Israel," and for a...
 
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