Apr 17, 2007: A New Generation of Nuclear Annihilation
The United States should be dismantling nuclear weapons, not building new ones. But instead, Congress will be voting soon on whether to approve the Bush Administration’s latest request to pursue a new generation of nuclear weapons. Don’t let the administration further devastate our nation by building a new, unneeded arsenal of civilization-shattering nuclear weapons.
Apr 13, 2007: Help Us Help You
The House returns to Washington next week after a short break and joins the Senate in working on Iraq, Iran, and other important issues.
We have asked you to take a number of actions this year and you have responded in record numbers. Now we want to hear what you think.
Apr 13, 2007: FAQ: The Potential Impact of Delayed Enactment of Emergency Supplemental Funding on U.S. Forces and Military Operations
While long-term delays in enacting additional funding legislation could have a negative impact on the U.S. military, there are short-term options available. Congress need not rush to action without further addressing the many other important issues related to the supplemental – determining the future of military operations in Iraq, agricultural disaster relief and hurricane assistance, to name a few.
Apr 13, 2007: Anti-War Room (April 11)
John Isaacs of Council for a Livable World talks and Darcy Scott Martin of True Majority talk about updates on the latest developments around the Iraq War spending bill and President Bush's threatened veto.
Apr 6, 2007: Stop The War Fund
The Council has been working hard in Washington, D.C. with Senate leaders to bring an end to the tragic and misguided war in Iraq. When the House and Senate voted in the past two weeks to set a deadline for withdrawal of American military forces from Iraq, Council for a Livable World was a critical ally in that fight.
Now we are working to change the minds of Senators and House members who continue to support the Iraq war. If enough Republicans turn against the war, we can build a two-thirds majority to overcome a presidential veto of binding anti-war legislation.
Apr 4, 2007: Anti-War Room (April 4)
John Isaacs of Council for a Livable World talks about President Bush's announced veto of the House and Senate bills declaring a timetable to bring the troops home with Tom Andrews of Win Without War and Darcy Scott Martin of True Majority.
Apr 2, 2007: Tell President Bush: Dont Veto Iraq Bill
In the last two weeks, both the Senate and the House of Representatives passed legislation calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Proving once again that he has no regard for the clear will of Congress and the American people, President Bush immediately announced that he would veto this legislation.
Please tell the President to agree to a timeline for withdrawal of American combat forces from Iraq by signing the legislation sent to him by Congress.
Mar 30, 2007: Iraq: Reason for hope
In an historic vote, the Senate has joined the House of Representatives to endorse binding legislation to begin withdrawing American troops from Iraq.
Mar 29, 2007: Council for a Livable World Applauds Passage of Supplemental, Notes Ballooning War Costs
Council for a Livable World today applauded the Senate for passing an Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill that sets a goal of March 2008 for withdrawing most American soldiers from Iraq. The Supplemental was approved 51-47 with Sens. Hagel (NE) and Smith (OR) the only Republicans voting in favor.
Mar 27, 2007: Council for a Livable World Applauds Defeat of Cochran Amendment
Council for a Livable World today applauded the Senate for defeating a Sen. Cochran (R-MS) amendment to the Supplemental Appropriations bill that would have removed language mandating a March 2008 “goal” for withdrawing most American soldiers from Iraq. The Cochran amendment was defeated 48-50.
Mar 26, 2007: Anti-War Room (March 26)
John Isaacs of Council for a Livable World talks about Congressional developments on Iraq with Tom Andrews of Win Without War and Darcy Scott Martin of True Majority.
Mar 23, 2007: Big first step on Iraq
The House of Representatives today adopted language mandating the redeployment of most American troops from Iraq by August 2008. In a razor-thin margin, the bill passed 218 to 212.
Mar 23, 2007: Council for a Livable World Applauds Passage of House Supplemental Bill
Council for a Livable World today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Supplemental Appropriations bill mandating the redeployment of most American troops from Iraq by August 2008. The final vote was 218-212.
Mar 22, 2007: URGENT! Vote on the House Supplemental TOMORROW
Listen to Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) explain why he is voting in favor of the Supplemental Appropriations bill that sets a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq:
"I think because of the overwhelming support that is coming out from across the political spectrum ... including [liberal] groups like MoveOn and Council for a Livable World, and other groups that are moderate, conservative who want to get something done to provide the troops the funding they need, and at the same time establish clear timelines to end this war in Iraq."
Mar 21, 2007: Anti-War Room (March 20)
John Isaacs of Council for a Livable World talks about upcoming developments in Congress with Tom Andrews of Win Without War and Darcy Scott Martin of True Majority.
Mar 20, 2007: Council for a Livable World Urges a
Council for a Livable World today called for House Democrats to vote “Yea” on the Supplemental Appropriations bill scheduled to come up for a vote on Thursday.
Mar 14, 2007: Contact the House: No war with Iran
In order to hinder a new Bush war, the House leadership initially agreed to a provision in the draft Supplemental Appropriations bill for the Iraq war (the same bill that contains language mandating an exit from Iraq) that would require the president to seek congressional authorization before launching a military attack against Iran. But on Monday, under pressure from House members of both parties, the House leadership deleted the no war with Iran provision from the supplemental funding bill.
Mar 13, 2007: Support Iraq troop withdrawal in Senate
"When members [of Congress] speak not of victory but of time limits, deadlines and other arbitrary measures, they are telling the enemy simply to watch the clock and wait us out," said Vice President Dick Cheney yesterday in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Cheney was objecting to Democratic efforts to force the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
Mar 9, 2007: Senator Gary Hart speaks to Council for a Livable World supporters
Senator Gary Hart spoke to about 30 Council members and potential supporters at a breakfast on March 7 the Nassau Inn in Princeton, NJ. Hart spoke about the importance of a clear and cohesive national security policy for the current Congress and for presidential candidates in the upcoming 2008 elections. He also emphasized the need to integrate various policies typically separated from matters of national security, though related to it, into one consistent policy.
Mar 9, 2007: Prod Senate to withdraw troops
"There is no military solution to a problem like that in Iraq, to the insurgency of Iraq. Military action is necessary to help improve security ... but it is not sufficient." That was the message yesterday of General David Petraeus, commander of U.S. military forces in Iraq.
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