ACTION
February 23, 2006
TELL CONGRESS TO JUST SAY NO TO FULL NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH INDIA
In cooperation with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and other peace groups around the country, Council for a Livable World asks that you write a letter to your Representative urging them to co-sponsor H. Con. Res. 318, a bi-partisan resolution to preserve the nonproliferation regime.
Posted by Webmaster at 09:57 AM
October 06, 2005
CONGRESS CONSIDERING IRAQ WITHDRAWAL
The Administration’s shameful response to Hurricane Katrina combined with continuing global terrorism has led both Republicans and Democrats to lose faith in Bush’s handling of the Iraq war. Amid escalating casualties and budgets, America remains susceptible to natural disasters and terrorist attacks, the insurgency in Iraq continues to grow, and the Administration has no clear plan for how to bring American troops home.
Posted by Webmaster at 03:34 PM
September 29, 2005
VICTORY AGAINST NEW NUCLEAR WEAPONS
There is funding for the design of nuclear weapons in the budget for the Department of Energy. That budget is part of the annual energy and water appropriations bill which has passed both the House and Senate. Tell your representatives to cut this funding.
Posted by Webmaster at 11:59 AM
June 27, 2005
TELL YOUR SENATORS TO OPPOSE FUNDING FOR NUCLEAR BUNKER BUSTERS
The Bush Administration has once again asked for money to conduct research into a new generation of nuclear weapons: a "nuclear bunker buster." The Senate may vote on the issue as early as this week -- or possibly mid-July. We cut funding for this research from the budget last year, and if you lobby your Senator to cut funding now, we can do it again!
Posted by Webmaster at 02:52 PM
June 22, 2005
TELL CONGRESS WE NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ
In the current edition of U.S. News and World Report, Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) comments that in Iraq "things aren't getting better; they're getting worse. The White House is completely disconnected from reality." Even more importantly, he also notes that "more and more of my colleagues up here are concerned."
Posted by Webmaster at 12:10 PM
ADVOCACY
Nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons are as great a threat today as ever before. Citizen action can have a profound affect on elected officials and the policies that they are responsible for making. Private campaigning of Congressional representatives by their constituents is a critical component of successfully winning the struggle against the threats of Weapons of Mass Destruction, and it is coordinated by the Council through timely e-alerts.
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May 10, 2006
VICTORY IN SENATE, BUT MORE WORK TO BE DONE
In an important victory last week, the Senate adopted an amendment that bars establishing permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq.
Posted by Jeff Lindemyer at 03:11 PM
April 19, 2006
TAKE THE NUCLEAR OPTION OFF THE TABLE
As the New York Times recently reported, analysts say Iran is years away from producing nuclear weapons. At this critical juncture, real and meaningful diplomacy is essential. The US government estimates that Iran is five to ten years away from developing a nuclear weapon. There is clearly time for diplomacy.
Posted by Webmaster at 02:25 PM
April 03, 2006
IT'S TIME FOR AN HONEST DEBATE ON IRAQ
On Wednesday, April 5, Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle will go to the floor of the House of Representatives to make a bi-partisan call for an open and honest debate on Iraq. Thus far 76 Representatives have signed what is called a discharge petition to force the House to consider alternatives to the Bush Administration's policy in Iraq. A total of 218 total signatures are needed.
Ask your Representative to sign the discharge petition to demand an open and honest debate on Iraq!
Posted by Webmaster at 03:36 PM
March 31, 2006
HELP ELECT A PATRIOT TODAY!
Dear Friend,
Political analysts across the country believe that the Democrats have a real chance of gaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives this fall. In order to do so, they will have to defeat a number of incumbent Republicans.
Posted by Webmaster at 10:01 AM
March 28, 2006
IT'S LIKE DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN
As Yogi Berra famously remarked, "It's like deja vu all over again." We want to create an advertisement featuring these quotes on websites throughout the Internet. We need your help to get the word out and rally support for an end to this tragic misadventure.
Posted by Webmaster at 04:08 PM
February 23, 2006
TELL CONGRESS TO JUST SAY NO TO FULL NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH INDIA
In cooperation with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and other peace groups around the country, Council for a Livable World asks that you write a letter to your Representative urging them to co-sponsor H. Con. Res. 318, a bi-partisan resolution to preserve the nonproliferation regime.
Posted by Webmaster at 09:57 AM
February 02, 2006
UPDATE ON SENATE ELECTIONS
The 2006 congressional elections are crucial to the fate of a number of key national security issues. At this point, there are virtually no checks and balances on President George W. Bush. Congress, controlled by Republicans, refuses to challenge the President or even to provide much oversight.
Posted by Webmaster at 03:47 PM
December 08, 2005
GET TOM DELAY OUT OF WASHINGTON!
Tom DeLay is the virtual dictator of the right wing that controls the Republican party in the House of Representatives. Repeatedly reprimanded by the House Ethics Committee, DeLay is under indictment in Texas, facing charges involving illegal corporate campaign contributions and other violations. He should not be in Congress. In the 2006 election, DeLay can be defeated by Nick Lampson, a former Democratic Congressman who is also a proven supporter of arms control.
Posted by Webmaster at 01:39 PM
October 26, 2005
CONGRESS KNOCKS OUT FUNDS FOR NUCLEAR BUNKER BUSTER FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
In a major victory for the arms control movement, Congress yesterday decisively cut funding for new nuclear weapons from the federal budget. The decision was announced when New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici (R-NM) issued a press release indicating that he had agreed to the House of Representatives position that the $4.0 million request should not be included in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.
Posted by Webmaster at 03:32 PM
October 06, 2005
CONGRESS CONSIDERING IRAQ WITHDRAWAL
The Administration’s shameful response to Hurricane Katrina combined with continuing global terrorism has led both Republicans and Democrats to lose faith in Bush’s handling of the Iraq war. Amid escalating casualties and budgets, America remains susceptible to natural disasters and terrorist attacks, the insurgency in Iraq continues to grow, and the Administration has no clear plan for how to bring American troops home.
Posted by Webmaster at 03:34 PM
September 29, 2005
VICTORY AGAINST NEW NUCLEAR WEAPONS
There is funding for the design of nuclear weapons in the budget for the Department of Energy. That budget is part of the annual energy and water appropriations bill which has passed both the House and Senate. Tell your representatives to cut this funding.
Posted by Webmaster at 11:59 AM
August 05, 2005
SUPPORT SENATOR RICHARD LUGAR, SENATE NON-PROLIFERATION LEADER
Republican U.S. Senator Dick Lugar is a long-time leader in nonproliferation issues. His tireless work to secure and eliminate weapons of mass destruction has earned him rightful praise from all quarters of the political spectrum. Although he generally supports President Bush's national security policies, this Indiana Senator, who faces re-election in 2006, deserves your support for his leadership on efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.
Posted by Webmaster at 11:58 AM
July 14, 2005
A CONGRESSIONAL CHEAT-SHEET: THE NATIONAL SECURITY LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR
Capitol Hill has never been a place for the easily confused, but even the most clear-minded person can use a shortcut. That is why every Monday morning while Congress is in session the Council for a Livable World emails subscribers a list of updates on Congressional activity related to weapons of mass destruction and defense spending.
Posted by Webmaster at 11:58 AM
July 01, 2005
FEINSTEIN AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE BUNKER BUSTER FUNDING DEFEATED 43 - 53
Late last evening, California Senator Dianne Feinstein offered an amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill to eliminate $4 million requested by the Bush Administration for work on the nuclear bunker buster bomb. Her amendment failed 43 - 53.
Posted by Webmaster at 10:15 AM
June 27, 2005
TELL YOUR SENATORS TO OPPOSE FUNDING FOR NUCLEAR BUNKER BUSTERS
The Bush Administration has once again asked for money to conduct research into a new generation of nuclear weapons: a "nuclear bunker buster." The Senate may vote on the issue as early as this week -- or possibly mid-July. We cut funding for this research from the budget last year, and if you lobby your Senator to cut funding now, we can do it again!
Posted by Webmaster at 02:52 PM
June 22, 2005
TELL CONGRESS WE NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ
In the current edition of U.S. News and World Report, Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) comments that in Iraq "things aren't getting better; they're getting worse. The White House is completely disconnected from reality." Even more importantly, he also notes that "more and more of my colleagues up here are concerned."
Posted by Webmaster at 12:10 PM
June 14, 2005
SUPPORT BERNIE SANDERS, RUNNING FOR SENATE FROM VERMONT
Council for a Livable World is beginning its 2006 electoral fundraising effort by endorsing Bernie Sanders in Vermont. We are determined to help elect candidates who will oppose new nuclear weapons and deployment of national missile defense and will support a sensible national security policy.
Posted by Webmaster at 10:42 AM
PRESS RELEASE
August 08, 2006
COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD WELCOMES LAMONT WIN IN CONNECTICUT
Council for a Livable World today hailed Ned Lamont's victory in Connecticut against incumbent Senator Joe Lieberman "as a triumph for opponents of the Iraq war and for those who wish to see a change in the Bush Administration national security policies."
Posted by Jeff Lindemyer at 04:43 PM
May 04, 2006
HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE TAKES A WHACK AT MISSILE DEFENSE
Public interest advocacy organizations critical of missile defense programs today hailed the work of Republicans and Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee who cut the Bush Administration’s request for national missile defense and space weapons research in the absence of proof that the system works.
Posted by Jeff Lindemyer at 10:08 AM
November 15, 2005
COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD HAILS SENATE IRAQ VOTES TODAY
Washington, D.C. . . Council for a Livable World hailed today’s Senate votes on the Iraq war as an important milestone in a war that has now dragged on for two and a half years.
Posted by Webmaster at 02:07 PM
September 29, 2005
PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE WAR IN IRAQ CONTINUES TO DROP
Washington, D.C. . .In the midst of a new Bush Administration public relations blitz on the war in Iraq, Council for a Livable World today released an analysis of recent polling data indicating that support for the war in the United States continues to decline while support for bringing home some or all troops is dramatically increasing.
Posted by Webmaster at 04:55 PM
August 11, 2005
ADMINISTRATION GIVES MIXED SIGNALS ON EXITING FROM IRAQ
Washington, D.C. . . Council for a Livable World today criticized the Bush Administration for giving mixed signals about plans to bring U.S. troops home form Iraq. Some military leaders and Administration officials talk about some troop withdrawal as early as the spring; others say that it is not likely. The President today said: ''I also have heard the voices of those saying: Pull out now . . . I just strongly disagree.''
Posted by Webmaster at 03:04 PM
August 01, 2005
COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD OPPOSES JOHN BOLTON RECESS APPOINTMENT
Washington, D.C... Council for a Livable World today criticized President Bush for making a recess appointment of John Bolton to the post of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Posted by Webmaster at 11:43 AM
May 17, 2005
COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD DENOUNCES WHITE HOUSE HYPOCRISY ON NEWSWEEK RETRACTION
Washington, D.C. - Council for a Livable World today criticized the White House for demanding an apology and a retraction from Newsweek while refusing to do either for its errors leading up to, during, and in the aftermath of the invasion of Iraq.
Posted by Webmaster at 09:26 PM
COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD DENOUNCES WHITE HOUSE HYPOCRISY ON NEWSWEEK RETRACTION
Washington, D.C. . . Council for a Livable World today criticized the White House for demanding an apology and a retraction from Newsweek while refusing to do either for its errors leading up to, during, and in the aftermath of the invasion of Iraq.
Posted by Webmaster at 11:16 AM
