[Peace-discuss] Fwd: Stop $17 billion more for war

[C. G. Estabrook]

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> From: "Jim Cason, FCNL" <jimcason at fcnl.org>
> Date: May 25, 2016 at 3:00:28 AM GMT+8
> To: "C. G. Estabrook" <cge at shout.net>
> Subject: Stop $17 billion more for war
> Reply-To: jimcason at fcnl.org
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> Dear C. G. Estabrook,
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> $17 billion more for war.
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> That's what's at stake in a Senate vote this week. Sen. John McCain (AZ) is planning to amend the annual military policy bill to give the Pentagon even more money above the nearly $600 billion already under consideration.
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> Worse, our lobbyists have heard that a back-room deal is in the works to keep the vote for $17 billion dollars off the record. This major funding decision could come up for a voice vote — making it impossible to hold senators accountable for their position.
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> The vote could happen as soon as Thursday. Please call the Capitol Switchboard now at 877-429-0678 and ask to be connected to your senators' offices.
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> Here are some talking points to help you make your call:
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> Hi, my name is _______, and I'm a constituent from __________.
> Please oppose any increases to Pentagon spending in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
> Sen. McCain's $17 billion spending increase is too important for a voice vote. Please call for a recorded vote so we know where the senator stands.
> Thank you.
> The Pentagon's already-bloated budget shouldn't get another $17 billion through a back-room deal. I hope you'll call your senators today.
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> Sincerely,
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> Jim Cason
> Legislative Director
> Foreign Policy
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