[Peace] Fwd: Urgent Day 2: Iraq Escalation Imminent

[Belden Fields]

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> From: "Tom Matzzie, MoveOn.org Political Action" <moveon- 
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> Date: January 9, 2007 12:52:50 PM CST
> To: "A. Belden Fields" <a-fields at uiuc.edu>
> Subject: Urgent Day 2: Iraq Escalation Imminent
>
> "Congress must act to block Bush's escalation in Iraq. We need a  
> responsible end to the war, not an escalation."
>
>
> The '100 Hours Agenda'
> Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic leadership are starting off with  
> some key first-step reforms to improve Americans' lives and our  
> democracy. Here's the current status:
>
> Already Done:
>
> Restricting lobbyists
> No new deficit spending
> Next Up:
>
> 9/11 Commission security recommendations
> Increase the minimum wage
> Support stem cell research
> Lower-cost prescription drugs
> Cut student loan interest rates
> Cut oil company subsidies and invest in safe alternatives
> Dear MoveOn member,
>
> 160,000 of us signed the petition to stop escalation in Iraq since  
> it launched 18 hours ago, and we're picking up allies. Today  
> Senator Ted Kennedy will announce new legislation that would stop  
> escalation.1 The senator's message is simple:
>
> "We cannot simply speak out against an escalation of troops in  
> Iraq. We must act to prevent it."
>
> Our country is at a crossroads. Together we can send a strong  
> message to Congress: you have a mandate on Iraq—figure it out.
>
> If you haven't signed the petition to Congress, please sign now.  
> We're delivering comments every few hours. Can you add yours?
>
> http://pol.moveon.org/noescalation/one_click_sign.pl? 
> 0=1&id=9674-526064-spm489h9cYeuY5KzYBjb2g&t=3
>
> After you sign the petition please forward this email to your  
> friends, family and colleagues—let's keep the ball rolling.
>
> Senator Kennedy goes farther than anybody else to date—we need to  
> push senators to join him. His legislation is simple and would stop  
> the escalation. It reads,
>
> Section 1. Prohibition on use of funds for escalation of United  
> States forces in Iraq. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,  
> no Federal funds may be obligated or expended by the United States  
> Government to increase the number of United States forces in Iraq  
> above the number for such forces which existed as of January 9,  
> 2007, without a specific authorization of Congress by law for such  
> an increase.
> This means that unless the Congress votes to approve an escalation  
> it would be illegal to move forward with it. Congress probably  
> won't vote to authorize an escalation. But it is an open question  
> as to whether or not they will stop one.
>
> Some Republicans are already opposing escalation. Senators Gordon  
> Smith (OR), Susan Collins (ME), Chuck Hagel (NE) and Richard Lugar  
> (IN) among others have all expressed reservations. But we need to  
> force them to put their votes where their mouth is.
>
> Please sign our petition urging Congress to stop Bush's escalation  
> in Iraq.
>
> http://pol.moveon.org/noescalation/?id=9674-526064- 
> spm489h9cYeuY5KzYBjb2g&t=4
>
> This Kennedy resolution would not take a dime away from the troops  
> for equipment or other needs. We all love and support our men and  
> women in uniform. What this is about is tying Bush's hands so he  
> can't take us deeper into the quagmire.
>
> Stopping escalation is an important part of a strategy to getting  
> out of Iraq. "Stay the Course" was rejected by the voters. If  
> escalation is repudiated that leaves only one option: a responsible  
> exit.
>
> The next phase of this campaign will take our efforts to the  
> doorsteps of congressional offices across the country. Stay tuned  
> for more.
>
> Thanks for all you do.
>
> –Tom, Nita, Tanya, Matt and the MoveOn.org Political Action Team
>   Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
>
> Sources
>
> 1. "Democrats Split Over Iraq Approach." The New York Times, Jan.  
> 9, 2007.
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