Apr
26
2006
TAKE ACTION: Call or fax Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and urge him to allow a full and open debate on HR4681, the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006.
Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Phone: 202-225-0600
Fax: 202-226-1996
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As Congress reconvenes this week from its spring recess, there is a good chance that supporters of HR4681, the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, will try to rush this legislation to a vote “under suspension”, a procedure that prevents amendments from being offered and limits debate.
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Apr
26
2006
Chauffeur-driven March on Washington Draws Hundreds
Source: www.Borowitzreport.com
Responding to the chorus of retired generals who have recently called for his ouster, hundreds of retired oil company executives marched on Washington today to show their support for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
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Apr
26
2006
Last Monday, I was in Washtington DC for the School of the Americas Watch Lobby Days, meeting with Congressional staffmembers to promote human rights in Latin America.
As I lobbied, I became more and more convinced of the power of truth and the value in grassroots organizing.
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Apr
19
2006
A recent article in the New Yorker quotes a number of high-ranking administration and military officials on the possibility of pre-emptive war with Iran. Not only do the officials say war is really on the table, they report that the Bush administration is making plans to use nuclear weapons.
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Apr
19
2006
Last week, in the midst of Holy Week and on the eve of Passover, William Sloan Coffin passed away.
As you may know, Bill Coffin was an important voice in the U.S. peace movement, and his vision was an important part in forming ICPJ. Continue Reading »
Apr
17
2006
Today is tax day. The day we send in our 1040s to the IRS and settle our accounts with the federal government. 
When my wife and I finished our taxes, we needed to pay an extra $1,400 to the Treasury.
And half that will pay for war.
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