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Presbyterians narrowly reject divestment

Presbyterians narrowly reject divestment

JTA REPORTPublished July 6, 2012

WASHINGTON — In a narrow vote, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) rejected divestment from companies doing business with Israeli security forces in the West Bank. The 333-331 vote, with two abstentions, in Pittsburgh late Thursday...

Methodist pension board rejects divestment petition

JTAPublished March 14, 2012

The Methodist Pension Board rejected a proposal to divest from companies that supply products to Israel's military. The United Methodist General Board of Pension and Health Benefits unanimously approved a resolution earlier this month that would allow...

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