We must do everything we can to back this bill..now is our chance. it could be
now or never! Let's go for it!
Call, write and communicate with your Senators and join other forms to
petition or what ever you can do. Below you are given a list of things to do
to help.
Regards,
Theresa J. Steed
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Tell the Senate to End the War
On Wednesday, your Senators will vote on an amendment by Senators Feingold
and Reid to begin redeployment of troops out of Iraq by October 1, completing
withdrawal and cutting funds for the war by March 21, 2008. Call your Senators
today and tell them to support the Feingold-Reid amendment!
Next week, the Senate will vote on a new version of the supplemental war
funding bill. We don't know the details yet, but it looks like the Senate
leadership will surrender to White House pressure by giving the President $95
billion for the war without any fixed timeline for the withdrawal of U.S.
troops.
Call you Senator today. And next week call your Senator again (we'll remind
you) to tell them to vote against the supplemental war funding bill!
Your calls do make a difference. Last week, 171 members of the House of
Representatives voted for an immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq when they
voted in support of the McGovern Amendment. This was a major step forward for
the peace movement - we did not expect more than 125 votes! We need a similar
showing in the Senate on the Feingold-Reid amendment.
If you do not know who your Senators are click here. Call the Congressional
Switchboard to be connected to your Senators: 202-224-3121 .
Tell Both your Senators:
1. Vote Yes on the Feingold-Reid amendment (amendment no. 1098).
2. Vote No on the supplemental war funding bill next week.
Make it clear to your Senator that a yes vote on Feingold-Reid is not a
substitute for using the power of the purse to end the war - they must vote
against any more money for the war by voting no on the supplemental.
Your calls today are important! BUT - your calls next week are also vital!
The bills that fund the war are the most crucial votes because that's where our
leverage lies. Of the 171 House Members who voted for the McGovern bill, 159 of
them turned around and voted to fund the war. Let's do better in the Senate!
More Information:
Senate Plays Charades on Iraq, by Bob Fertik:
http://democrats.com/senate-plays-charades-on-iraq
They're Not Benchmarks, by David Swanson:
http://afterdowningstreet.org/node/22389
Live blogging of last week's House votes by David Swanson:
http://afterdowningstreet.org/node/22334
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IMPEACH WEEK
Start making plans now for impeachment activities when Congress Members are
home from Washington between May 29th and June 3rd. The Impeach07.org coalition
is working with local activists in several key congressional districts to plan
large town hall meetings during these days. A number have already been
scheduled, and in some cases Congress Members have agreed to take part.
(Details to be announced soon!) We encourage everyone to hold your own events
during this week as well.
Find or post events in your area:
http://www.democrats.com/events
Resources to make your events easy and effective:
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/eventresources
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For a Fresher Democracy, Try Impeachmints
HAVE THEM SENT TO YOUR CONGRESS MEMBER:
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Petition MoveOn to Back Impeachment
For some time now, MoveOn has adhered closely to the Democratic party line,
often to the dismay of members who feel the Democrats are not doing nearly
enough to end the war or to pursue accountability through impeachment. This may
be changing. Recently MoveOn issued a strongly worded warning: "if Democrats
appear to capitulate to Bush - passing a bill without measures to end the war -
the unity Democrats have enjoyed and Democratic leadership has so expertly
built, will immediately disappear." The group went on to say that if the
Democrats passed a bill without a timeline and with all five months of funding
for the war, MoveOn "will move to a position of opposition."
We're glad to see MoveOn listening to their grassroots constituents on the
issue, and hope they will do the same for impeachment. Click here to add your
name:
http://www.democrats.com/moveon-impeachment-petition
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SUMMER OF PEACE AND IMPEACHMENT in Washington, D.C.
Impeachment Lobbying
There are now four members of Congress, including one member of the House
leadership, backing H Res 333, articles of impeachment against Vice President
Cheney. The more cosponsors we find, the easier it will be to persuade still
more of them. Having four gives us a huge start. You can influence your
Congress Member and other key members with or without coming to Washington.
Just go here: http://www.impeachcheney.org
May 15 to July 31: SWARM on Congress for Peace and Impeachment
Initiated by Marine Mom Tina Richards and Grassroots America, the SWARM on
Congress is part of the summer of action to tell Congress, "No more business as
usual" until they end the illegal occupation of Iraq. Actions will include
visits to the offices of members of Congress, attending hearings on Capitol
Hill, acts of nonviolent civl disobedience including sit-ins, media events and
a series of workshops and trainings throughout the summer:
http://www.grassrootsamerica4us.org
June and July: CODEPINK House
This summer CODEPINK is offering week-long training sessions during June and
July as part of its efforts to keep constant pressure on Congress to bring the
troops home and impeach Bush and Cheney. Immerse yourself in the busy and
exciting actions CODEPINK is creating in Congress every day; learn how to do
media work, create giant banners, and speak effectively about ending the war.
Plus, hear from experts about the current situation in Iraq, find out how a
bill really becomes a law, and discover how you can make a deeper impact with
CODEPINK's campaigns in your home city:
http://www.codepinkalert.org//article.php?list=type&type=302
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June 27 - July 1: US SOCIAL FORUM IN ATLANTA, GA
Let's make the United States part of the world again: http://www.ussf2007.org
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June 21 - September 21: MARCH FROM CHICAGO TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
A march for impeachment: http://impeachforpeace.org/march.php
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August 25: March to Bush Estate at Kennebunkport, Maine.
Rally and march for peace and justice. Join Dennis Kucinich, Cindy Sheehan,
Ret. Col. Ann Wright, George Paz Martin, Melida Arrendondo, Bruce Gagnon, and
Doug Rawlings: http://www.kportprotest.org
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS:
http://www.wavelengthclothing.com/impeach_bush.html
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