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Forward: Washington Seeking To Reduce Number of Anti-Israel Votes at U.N.

Diplomatic Effort Aims To Consolidate Resolutions, Restrict Funding for Palestinian Division of Secretariat

UNITED NATIONS — The United States is embarking on the most comprehensive campaign in years to reduce the number of anti-Israel resolutions routinely passed by the United Nations General Assembly.

Top State Department officials, including Secretary of State Colin Powell, have lobbied capitals, ministers and diplomats in recent months to reduce the number of votes in favor of such resolutions in the 191-member General Assembly.

American officials and observers say the unprecedented effort is largely the result of a sustained effort by the American Jewish Committee.