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To: All; Cindy

Congress warned: ‘Beware of CAIR’
Takes cue after FBI cuts off Muslim group for terror ties

Warning: Do not meet with representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a “Dear Colleague” letter sent yesterday to every U.S. House member says.

The three-page letter, a copy of which was obtained by WND, warns legislators to “think twice” about meeting with CAIR officials due to mounting evidence the group is tied to terrorists.

FBI officials have been canceling planned outreach events with CAIR chapters across the country, following a recent directive by FBI headquarters to sever ties with the group.

“The FBI has cut ties with them,” the congressional letter says. “There are indications that this group has connections to Hamas,” the Palestinian terrorist group.

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The letter, written under the bold-faced title, “BEWARE OF CAIR,” was signed by Reps. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., co-chair of the Anti-Terrorism Caucus; Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich.; Trent Franks, R-Ariz.; Paul Broun, R-Ga.; and John Shadegg, R-Ariz.

CAIR, which claims to be a “moderate” voice for Muslim-Americans, declined comment.....

http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=87608


461 posted on 01/30/2009 10:01:04 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: All; fanfan

50,000 Tamils jam Toronto in protest
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_Abroad/50000_Tamils_jam_Toronto_in_protest/articleshow/4056198.cms


462 posted on 01/30/2009 10:06:42 PM PST by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta
Better extremely late than never, I suppose.
469 posted on 01/31/2009 2:14:22 PM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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