Urgent: Call the Senate to oppose increased war funding

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 [...]

House Supplemental Votes and Rep. McGovern’s Afghanistan Exit Strategy Bill

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 [...]

Afghanistan and Pakistan Myths vs. Facts

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 [...]

Original Cosponsors to Rep. McGovern’s Afghanistan Exit Strategy Bill

McGovern introduced H.R. 2404 Thursday morning with Original 73 cosponsors to date: Jim McGovern (MA) Walter Jones (NC) Donna Edwards (MD) John J. Duncan, Jr. (TN) John Tierney (MA) Carol [...]