Jun 18, 2007: Republicans Threaten Nuclear War with Iran
“I would authorize the use of tactical nuclear weapons [against Iran].” That’s Republican Representative Duncan Hunter of California talking about how to deal with Iran’s attempts to develop nuclear weapons. And he is not alone.
Jun 7, 2007: Outrageous! Bush Plans 50 Year Occupation
The Bush administration would like a little more time to wage war in Iraq – another 50 years.
White House press secretary Tony Snow pointed last week to the U.S. presence in Korea – where thousands of American soldiers have been stationed since the 1950s – as a model for U.S. policy in Iraq. Defense Secretary Robert Gates agreed the next day.
Our response should not just no, but Hell No! It would be better to withdraw U.S. troops in 50 days than to leave them in Iraq for 50 years!
May 31, 2007: Help Publish Powerful Iraq Ad
After Congress’ vote last week to send President Bush another blank check to continue funding the Iraq war, it is clear that we need to turn up the heat. That is why Council for a Livable World is working to publish this powerful ad urging Members of Congress to withdraw our troops from Iraq.
May 29, 2007: New Video Series: Hart to Heart
Council for a Livable World is unveiling a new series of short policy interviews to engage the public in discussions on the future of national security.
May 24, 2007: URGENT: Oppose the New Iraq Supplemental!
Eager to send the President a spending bill on Iraq before the Memorial Day recess, Congressional Democrats dropped their insistence yesterday that the bill include a date for withdrawing American combat troops from Iraq.
May 16, 2007: Senate Makes Progress On Iraq
The Senate continued to make progress towards withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq today, with 29 Democrats voting in favor of the Feingold (D-WI)-Reid (D-NV) amendment to redeploy American soldiers within 120 days with a mandatory date of completing withdrawal by March 31, 2008.
May 15, 2007: URGENT: Senate Set to Vote on Iraq Withdrawal!
Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will soon introduce an amendment that would effectively end the war in Iraq. The Senate will vote on the amendment EITHER TODAY OR TOMORROW. Your support of the Feingold-Reid amendment is urgently needed!
May 11, 2007: Votes on Iraq Yesterday
Yesterday was an important day. A total of 171 House members voted for a prompt withdrawal from Iraq, a new high-water maker for strong anti-war sentiment.
May 10, 2007: URGENT: Iraq Vote Expected Tonight
Late last night, there was a surprise announcement that the House of Representatives will hold several important votes tonight. It is urgent that those of us who believe the U.S. should withdraw from Iraq call our Representatives THIS AFTERNOON and urge them to support legislation to end the war.
May 8, 2007: No to New Nukes and Missile Defense
In a major rebuff to the President, the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee last week cut the Bush Administration’s funding request for a new generation of nuclear weapons and for national missile defense. Both of these programs are unnecessary, expensive, and threaten the long-term security of the United States.
May 1, 2007: Mission Impossible
Exactly four years after standing in front of a banner emblazoned with the slogan “Mission Accomplished” and proudly declaring the end of major combat operations in Iraq, President Bush now stands poised to veto legislation that would bring U.S. troops home.
Tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars later, it is clear that Mission Accomplished has become Mission Impossible.
Apr 27, 2007: Enough is Enough
The House passed the bill 218-208 late on Wednesday night, with the Senate following suit 51-46 on Thursday afternoon. The legislation now goes to President Bush’s desk where he is expected to veto it.
Instead of agreeing to a timeline to withdraw our troops from the worsening quagmire in Iraq, Bush continues to boast of progress and says that more time is needed. We have heard this broken record over and over.
Apr 24, 2007: Support Out of Iraq Legislation
A Congressional Conference Committee agreed yesterday to a $124 billion spending bill that orders President Bush to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq by October 1 and sets a goal of having most combat forces out of Iraq within six months after that.
The House is set to vote on the bill tomorrow and the Senate on Thursday.
Apr 19, 2007: The Results Are In!
The results are in and last week’s survey was a resounding success! ”This is the most effective survey I've ever received,” commented Frances from Waltham, MA. Others, such as Cindy from Sandy Lake, PA were less enthusiastic, noting, “The survey was interesting, but there were many points left untouched.”
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 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 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 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.
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