Council for a Livable World
House Votes No Confidence in Bush Iraq War Policy
May 15, 2008 stands as a historic day: the House of Representatives voted no-confidence in President Bush’s Iraq War Policy. Iraq war veterans opposed to the war lobbied the House. Their visible presence, in quiet, intense and moving conversation with House members told it all. The anti-War movement stood united in its efforts to support the efforts made by anti-war legislators.
The House used its appropriations power to limit Bush’s unrestrained war policies and set a time limit for troop withdrawal. It took an additional step by ending Iraq war funding.
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May 14, 2008 Sen. Hart Meets with Council Supporters and Activists
On May 8, 2008, the Council for a Livable World and the American Constitution Society hosted a discussion in Connecticut with Council Chairman and former Senator Gary Hart, who spoke to an audience of one hundred people, including Council supporters, local community and business leaders and progressive activists. The focus of the discussion was on U.S. foreign policy and the agenda and challenges ahead for the next administration. » More
May 12, 2008 National Security Legislative Calendar
Postponement is the name of the game. The House had planned to consider the Supplemental Appropriations Bill to pay for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but postponed consideration until this week. The Senate Appropriations Committee was scheduled to consider the same bill last week, but delayed the mark-up to a new tentative date of May 15. The Senate had tentatively planned to consider the Fiscal Year Defense Authorization bill before the Memorial Day recess, but that consideration has apparently been put off until June. » More
May 7, 2008 Select 2008 Senate Race Ratings
Political analysts from each of our four major sources agree that these races are long-shots for the Democratic candidates. But if American politics teach us anything, no race is ever a guarantee. » More
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