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Opposition to further funding of the war in and occupation of Iraq
The Occupation Project, in its 4th week, continues applying pressure on elected representatives. We expect that the House Appropriations Committee will vote on the supplemental spending bill on March... ...
Stocks Slide after China Sell-Off
Shanghai's major index dropped 8.8%, prompting equity weakness worldwide. Investors were also spooked by a big drop in durable goods orders. http://snipurl.co m/1bjn0 Dow Ends Down 416, Nasdaq Closes... ...
Families defeated in phone mast battle
DAVID BALE 23 February 2007 08:40 A battle to stop a mobile phone mast being built close to homes in Thorpe St Andrew has ended in defeat for the campaigners. Families were furious when they learnt T... ...
National Roundup of Nonviolent Action
February 22, 2007 Nonviolent activists across the United States have entered offices of Senate and Congressional representatives to "assemble peaceably," seeking assurance that the elected officials... ...
Congress Faces the $100 Billion Question
In the Congressional maneuvering with President Bush over Iraq, both Bush and his adversaries agree that the vote next month on his request for $100 billion in emergency funding is the crucial moment.... ...
Senators Introduce Bill to Restrict Use of Cluster Munitions
Democratic senators introduced legislation that would bar U.S. use of cluster bombs in or near civilian areas. The bill would restrict funding for the use, sale or transfer of cluster munitions unless... ...
Does US Budget Reflect Best Investments for Our Future?
"When Congress debates how much to spend on programs such as 'education' and the 'environment,' lawmakers are really deciding how to carve up America's discretionary budget pie, as proposed by President... ...
Filibuster to end the war now
CounterPunch by John Walsh 02/08/07 We hear over and over again that it ‘takes 60 votes to get something serious done in the Senate.’ That is a lot of malarkey. It takes only one senator to begin a filibuster... ...
Billions missing: Bremer quizzed over cash for Iraq
Paul Bremer told a Congressional committee investigating allegations of waste and fraud that he had done his best to kick-start Iraq's economy. - Much of the money went missing and critics say there was... ...
Democrats Try Again to Stop Troop Escalation
As Senate Democrats seek votes on capping troop numbers and funding for Iraq, they may use the pending bill on the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission as a vehicle, setting up a replay of the debate... ...