Your Calls and Actions are Needed to Stop the Biggest Iraq War Spending Bill!
Congress Expected to Vote on War Appropriations in mid-June 2008.
Take Action Now!
During the past five years, the U.S. Congress has approved the spending of more than 526 billion dollars for devastating war and military occupation in Iraq.
The Bush Administration is now seeking another $178 billion for funding the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
On Thursday, May 15, 2008, a $162.5 billion war funding measure was voted down in the House of Representatives!
However, one week later, on Thursday, May 22, the U.S. Senate approved a massive spending bill, combining $165 billion in war funding, with money for domestic issues.
The House of Representatives will revisit a war funding measure when Congress reconvenes in early June. We now have an opportunity to again compel a majority in the House to vote against more war appropriations before a spending bill is sent to the President for approval.
The only effective way to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq and bring the troops home is to STOP PAYING FOR WAR AND OCCUPATION!
Please CALL and E-MAIL your members of Congress and tell them to vote “NO” on any more Iraq War funding!
And encourage others to call and write as well! ~ Thank You!
Congress Switchboard: (202) 224-3121
Toll-free Phone Number: 1-800-828-0498
CLICK HERE for contact information for all your members of Congress.
Taking Action for Peace in Iraq on the 5th Anniversary of the U.S. Invasion!
Thanks to your tireless local organizing, more than 700 events took place in all 50 states and D.C. around March 19, 2008. See reports and photos from D.C. and across the U.S. at the “5 Years Too Many” website.
We are truly inspired and motivated by the work that all of you do. Thank you for your diligence and hard work!
Read about and download the full 65-page Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq and the 6-page Talking Points.
It is our hope that every member of Congress receives the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq and pressure from their constituents before the next vote on more war funding.
Help make that a reality! Please take the following simple, yet important action steps:
Download the Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq and the Congressional Declaration of Peace
Then hand-deliver these documents to your Senators’ and Representatives’ offices.
Ask them to commit to supporting a Peace Plan for Iraq.
Organizing Locally ~ Coordinating Nationally