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Kucinich/Conyers drone strike amendment made in order; talking points

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The Kucinich-Conyers amendment to prohibit the military from conducting drone strikes against unidentified targets (“signature strikes”) has been made in order. http://www.rules.house.gov/Legislation/legislationDetails.aspx?NewsID=828 http://www.rules.house.gov/amendments/KUCINI_055_xml514121743264326.pdf I have heard that it will be considered early. Some things worth noting: – Whatever one thinks about drone strikes against specific suspected terrorist leaders, nothing in the amendment would prevent them….

House Moots Afghan Exit, Iran War, Military Budget, and “Signature” Drone Strikes

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On Wednesday and Thursday, the House is expected to take up consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act. Amendments will be offered to expedite military withdrawal from Afghanistan, to oppose war with Iran, to cut the military budget, and to stop "signature" drone strikes that target people without knowing who will be killed.   According…

26 Reps: Ensure Transparency and Accountability In The U.S. Combat Drone Program

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Twenty-six Members of Congress sent the following letter to President Obama asking that Congress be provided with information on the CIA and JSOCs use of “signature” drone strikes. Signers were: Dennis Kucinich, John Conyers, Rush Holt, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Maurice Hinchey, Charlie Rangel, Pete Stark, Mike Honda, Raul Grijalva, Bob Filner, Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern,…

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