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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Featured Stories Franken recount victory leaves Senate without Jewish GOPers The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday clearing the way for comedian Al Franken to become the state's second U.S. Senator. (Al Franken for Senate) With its decision in favor of comedian Al Franken, the Minnesota Supreme Court has given the U.S. Senate its first veteran of "Saturday Night Live" -- and left the chamber with no Jewish Republican members. Read more » The Chosen: Jewish members in the 111th U.S. Congress With the news that Al Franken is headed to the Senate, JTA updates its list of the 44 Jewish members --13 senators and 31 members of the House of Representatives -- in the 111th U.S. Congress. Read more » Finland loves Israel Jerusalem Post columnist Michael Freund writes about one country in Europe where the love for Israel runs freely. Breaking News Iranian delegates walked out of a speech by Israel's President Shimon Peres during an interfaith conference in Kazakhstan. Hungary's lawmakers rejected constitutional amendments to make Holocaust denial a punishable offense. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said the United States and Israel are not "stuck" on the issue of settlements. New York State's retirement fund will divest from nine companies doing business in Iran, the state's comptroller said. A French public prosecutor recommended the maximum sentence for the gang leader who kidnapped and killed Ilan Halimi. The Palestinian Authority has signed on to the Dead Sea's candidacy in a contest to choose the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World. An Israeli lawmaker has urged his colleagues to boycott the U.S. ambassador's annual Fourth of July celebration. Israel's Supreme Court ordered the military prosecutor to file more serious charges against an officer and a soldier who shot a bound Palestinian.