At the polls Tuesday, I had the opportunity to cast a vote on one of the most important issues facing the country today. No, I’m not talking about the presidential race. I’m talking about an issue the two presidential candidates only superficially addressed during this long campaign season: the US military budget. Voters in 91…
Congressional offices will be paying special attention to phone calls coming in this week on the Defense Appropriations bill, so call your Representative today! Here’s what you do: Call the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative’s office. Tell the person who picks up or your Rep’s voice mailbox, “Hello,…
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…
Highlights on Military Spending from the House debate on the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act (May 10, 2012) [compiled by Women’s Action for New Directions from the Congressional Record.] Barbara Lee (D-CA) Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act. Today, House Republican leadership is asking low and middle…