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The Obama Administration asked Congress for another $83.4 billion for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the House approved the funding with only 60 Representatives voting against it. The [...]

Senate sources tell me that the supplemental will start after the credit card bill finishes on Tuesday at the earliest, more likely Wednesday.  It seems unlikely they will finish the supplemental [...]

You can find how your Representative voted by clicking here. Sources tell me that Chairman Obey will not allow any changes or amendments to the supplemental.  I think it is very important to [...]

1. MYTH: Expanded US military activity furthers national security and upholds our national values. FACT:  Widening the war will be counterproductive both to our national security objectives and [...]

I usually enjoy 60 Minutes and expect some decently produced segments.  Who doesn’t love Andy Rooney? “America’s New Air Force” is the worst story by 60 Minutes that I [...]

Today we remind humanity of the U.S. origins of Mother’s Day through the voices of peace moms: As an African-American mother, I respect the abolitionist, suffragist, peace activist, Julia Ward [...]

Rutgers prof: Bush ignored Constitution Wednesday, April 22, 2009 BY JOE RYAN Star-Ledger Staff When lawyers and judges cite the original intent of the framers of the Constitution, they’re [...]

Washington, DC – April 9, 2009 – In the midst of an emerging sea change in American foreign policy thinking, 117 congressional leaders have recently demonstrated an especially strong record of [...]

Visiting Baghdad shows that Iraq is a high priority for President Barack Obama.  Unlike Bush or McCain, Obama promised to redeploy troops from Iraq in 16 months.  Yet, the president’s plan [...]

I was very fortunate to march with the lead of this important protest: 10,000 Marched to Honor Rev. King and Oppose Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan New York, NY -- Saturday, April 4. On the [...]