Working to Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran: Lobbying Legislators

OUA Update 081215 Take Action: Urge Congress to Reject the Bad Deal     Advocacy in our Communities: District Meetings with Members of Congress Legislators have told us that their decision on the Iran deal will be one of the most important decisions they will ever make. We must make our voice heard about this bad deal that paves a pathway to a nuclear-armed Iran. Over the course of Congress' August recess, OU Advocacy has been coordinating constituent meetings and events with Members of Congress to discuss our concerns about the nuclear deal with Iran and urge our Members to reject the deal. Below is a round-up of our recent meetings: New York Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, August 4   A delegation of community leaders met with U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice to thank her for publicly opposing the nuclear deal with Iran and to discuss their concerns about the deal. During the meeting, Rep. Rice expressed her concerns about the lack of "anytime, anywhere" inspections in the deal. Rep. Rice announced she will vote against the deal. Town Hall with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, August 11   More than 500 Brooklyn residents attended Congressman Hakeem Jeffries' "town hall meeting and listening session" about the Iran nuclear deal, hosted by AIPAC and co-sponsored by the Orthodox Union, Agudath Israel of America and other organizations. Congressman Jeffries told the crowd that Senator Schumer's opposition to the deal has been very valuable to him as he continues to review and evaluate the deal, and determine how he will vote. OU CEO Allen Fagin joined other key community leaders for a more intimate meeting and conversation with Rep. Jeffries last week. Town Hall with Congresswoman Grace Meng, August 18   Congresswoman Grace Meng held a town hall meeting at the Young Israel of Hillcrest to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. The event, which was co-sponsored by the OU, drew a full house of community members who came to hear the Congresswoman and thank her for opposing the deal. New Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross, August 17    The OU co-sponsored a meeting of Cherry Hill community members with Congressman Donald Norcross. During the meeting, the Congressman announced his opposition to the bill, to great applause. Senator Cory Booker, August 20    Hundreds of people joined OU Advocacy for a conference call with Senator Cory Booker, who discussed his concerns about the flaws in the Iran deal and his deliberations in making a decision. Congressman Bill Pascrell, August 27   The OU participated in a meeting at East Hill Synagogue with Congressman Bill Pascrell and community leaders from the Englewood Jewish community. Congressman Frank Pallone, August 31    The OU is one of the organizers of a small community meeting of constituents from Edison and Highland Park who will meet with Congressman Frank Pallone on Monday, August 31. Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, August 24   A delegation of synagogue and community leaders met with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin to discuss their concerns about the deal and encourage the Senator to oppose the deal. Senator Cardin committed to announce his position in early September. Congressman John Delaney, August 27   OU Advocacy hosted a community meeting with Rep. John Delaney at Beth Sholom Congregation in Potomac. More than 400 people turned out and engaged with the Congressman on the issue. Ambassador Dennis Ross gave introductory remarks outlining the pros and cons of the proposed agreement. California Congressman Ted Lieu, August 18   A delegation of Los Angeles-area synagogue and community leaders, led by OU West Coast director Alan Kalinsky, met with U.S. Representative Ted Lieu to urge him to oppose the nuclear deal with Iran. During the meeting, the group noted the significant concerns the Los Angeles Iranian Jewish community--the largest in the country--has about the deal.Click here to email Yehuda Friedman from OU's Synagogue Services if you are interested in participating in an upcoming meeting with a legislator. Stand Against a Nuclear-Armed Iran on Sept 9 The OU is bringing hundreds of our communities' rabbis and shul leaders to Washington to show Congress that we are united against the Iran deal. Please join your rabbis and national OU leaders on Wed. Sept. 9 at 12:15 p.m. on Capitol Hill (on the North side of the Capitol) and help amplify our collective voice as we urge our Representatives and Senators to reject the deal. Take Action: Urge Congress to Reject the Bad Deal Thousands of people have reached out to their Members of Congress to urge them to vote against the Iran deal. Put your name on that list. Take Action Today. Click here to send this critically important email to your legislators. Phone calls are valued highly by Members of Congress. Call 202-225-3121 to reach Senate and House members through the U.S. Capitol Switchboard. Click here to download talking points about the deal. Support OU Advocacy Click here to support OU Advocacy's Emergency Iran Campaign. All funds received will be put to immediate use for our Emergency Iran Campaign. 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