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MPAC Supports Muslim American-Led Fund For Ft. Hood Victims' Families
November 10, 2009
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today expressed its support for a newly established fund by the Islamic Society of North America and the Texas-based Freedom and Justice Foundation, to assist the victims of the families of the Fort Hood tragedy. Recognizing the important sacrifices made by our soldiers and their families, it is imperative for all Americans to join hands in supporting those affected by this tragic incident.
MPAC Rejects Radical Imam's Praise for Fort Hood Shooter
November 09, 2009
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today said it is repulsed by an online posting by a former U.S. imam, which praised Maj. Nidal Hasan as a "hero" for the shooting and killing 13 soldiers and injuring 31 at Fort Hood last week.
Press Conference Announce: Reps. Carson & Ellison to Join MPAC, ISNA & American Muslim Armed Forces Group in Responding to Fort Hood Shootings
November 06, 2009
On Friday morning, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, Islamic Society of North America, and the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council will hold a press conference in response to the fatal shootings at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas. Congressmen Andre Carson (D-IN) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) will join the organizations at the press conference, which will be held at the United Methodist Building in Washington, DC.
Action Alert: Thank 36 Members of Congress for Opposing HR 867, Dismissing Goldstone Report
November 05, 2009
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an extremely problematic resolution condemning a U.N. fact finding report about Israel's actions during the war on Gaza earlier this year. The Muslim Public Affairs Council today called on its members to thank the 36 members of the House who opposed House Resolution 867, and the 22 members who voted "present."
L.A. Mayor Seeks Advice from Muslim Leaders as He Chooses Next Chief of Police
November 05, 2009
While making his decision on the next Chief of Police for the City of Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa last Friday reached out to local Muslim community leaders for their input on his big decision. Prior to the Mayor's address, Deputy-Chief Michael Downing, spoke to a congregation of 1,000 worshipers after Friday prayers at the Islamic Center of Southern California, asking them for their prayers as the Mayor deliberates on his decision.
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