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Schumer launches ‘major push’ to double funding for security grants in wake of Texas synagogue attack

JL;DR SUMMARY Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is spearheading an initiative to double government funding for security grants to nonprofits, including religious institutions, in response to the recent hostage situation at a Texas synagogue. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Hate CrimesJewish InstitutionsSecurity FundingJewish SafetyAmerican PoliticsHomeland SecurityChuck SchumerNonprofit Security Grant ProgramTexas Synagogue Attack

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New York, United States
"Schumer said in a news conference, flanked by Jewish and religious leaders, in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday."
Texas, United States
"announced a major push to double funding for grants to enhance security at nonprofit organizations following the hostage-taking at a Texas synagogue earlier this month."
New Jersey, United States
"following a number of violent antisemitic attacks in New York and New Jersey in 2019."
Connecticut, United States
"spoken to Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut who heads the subcommittee that allocates funds for the program, ahead of the next government funding deadline in mid-February."

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