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Cut Social Security & Veterans' Benefits? Cut the Pentagon Instead!
President Obama has endorsed cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits by using the "chained CPI" to lower the cost-of-living adjustment. The Congressional Budget Office says cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits in this way would save the government $163 billion over ten years. But there are much better ways for the government to save $163 billiion. Email President Obama and Congress >
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JFP 8/8: Garzon: by law, UK must respect Ecuador asylum; Iran pushes US to protect hostages
Just Foreign Policy News, August 8, 2012
Garzon: by law, UK must respect Ecuador asylum; Iran pushes US to protect hostages
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A partial list of August Congressional town halls
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?385039-Congressional-Town-Halls-August-2012
*Action: UK: Don't Allow US Extradition of Assange
Under extradition law, Sweden couldn't extradite Julian Assange to the United States without the permission of the UK government. Urge UK Home Secretary Theresa May to publicly state that she would not permit the extradition of Julian Assange from Sweden to the United States.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/act/uk-dont-allow-us-extradition-assange
*Action: JFP at Avaaz: Boot Rep. Bachmann from House Intelligence Committee!
JFP 8/6: Romney pressed on Bachmann; concerns on Syria rebels; Abbas to push UN bid
Just Foreign Policy News, August 6, 2012
Romney pressed on Bachmann; concerns on Syria rebels; Abbas to push UN bid
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*Action: UK: Don't Allow US Extradition of Assange
Under extradition law, Sweden couldn't extradite Julian Assange to the United States without the permission of the UK government. Urge UK Home Secretary Theresa May to publicly state that she would not permit the extradition of Julian Assange from Sweden to the United States.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/act/uk-dont-allow-us-extradition-assange
*Action: JFP at Avaaz: Boot Rep. Bachmann from House Intelligence Committee!
JFP 8/3: USA Today calls for military cuts on scale of sequester; JFP @ Avaaz
Just Foreign Policy News, August 3, 2012
USA Today calls for military cuts on scale of sequester; JFP @ Avaaz
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*Action: UK: Don't Allow US Extradition of Assange
Under extradition law, Sweden couldn't extradite Julian Assange to the United States without the permission of the UK government. Urge UK Home Secretary Theresa May to publicly state that she would not permit the extradition of Julian Assange from Sweden to the United States.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/act/uk-dont-allow-us-extradition-assange
*Action: JFP at Avaaz: Boot Rep. Bachmann from House Intelligence Committee!
JFP 8/1: Former U.S. officials call for Bachmann's removal from intelligence committee
Just Foreign Policy News, August 1, 2012
Former U.S. officials call for Bachmann's removal from intelligence committee
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Former U.S. officials call for Bachmann to be replaced on Intelligence Committee
By promoting anti-Muslim conspiracy theories, Rep. Michele Bachmann is undermining U.S. policy in the Middle East. That's why former U.S. officials are calling for her removal from the House Intelligence Committee.
http://truth-out.org/news/item/10653-former-us-officials-call-for-bachmann-to-be-replaced-on-intelligence-committee
Daily Kos poll: "I'd like my Representative to advocate for Michele Bachmann's removal from the House Intelligence Committee."
Agree
99% 441 votes
Disagree
0% 3 votes
JFP 7/31: Romney insults Palestinians; LAT slams drone strikes; Julian's mom appeals to Ecuador
Just Foreign Policy News, July 31, 2012
Romney disses Palestinians; LAT slams drone strikes; Julian's mom appeals to Ecuador
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RootsAction: Campaign Targets New NBC War "Reality" Show
"'Stars Earn Stripes' is a reality show cohosted by retired U.S. General Wesley Clark, co-starring Todd Palin, and with no apparent role for reality," said RootsAction campaigner David Swanson. "The ads brag about the use of real bullets, but depict war as a harmless sport. Celebrities paired up with soldiers competing at 'long-range weapons fire' is not a continuation of the Olympics. It's a normalization of war that erases the death and suffering." A petition to NBC urges them to air an in-depth segment showing the reality of civilian victims of recent U.S. wars.
http://StarsEarnStripes.org
Stephen Walt: What I'd like to ask Mitt Romney about his foreign policy
How, exactly, would Romney differ on Afghanistan, on Iran, on Israel/Palestine?
JFP 7/28: Catholics, Jews condemn Bachmann's anti-Muslim conspiracy theories
Just Foreign Policy News, July 28, 2012
Catholics, Jews condemn Bachmann's anti-Muslim conspiracy theory
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*Action: House Must Sanction Bachmann for Anti-Muslim McCarthyism
Rep. Michele Bachmann is using her position on the House Intelligence Committee to promote a conspiracy theory that government officials, including State Department official Huma Abedin, are part of a Muslim Brotherhood plot to infiltrate the U.S. government. Bachmann also claims that Rep. Keith Ellison is tied to the Muslim Brotherhood. Bachmann has refused to apologize or back down, even after prominent Republicans like Senator John McCain demanded that she stop. Bachmann's Muslim conspiracy-mongering is part of a broader campaign to intimidate Muslim-Americans from speaking out about U.S. foreign policy. Urge your Representative to take action.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/act/sanction-bachmann
The Nation: How WikiLeaks Transformed Brazil's Media
JFP 7/26: Top Romney Adviser Bolton Backs Bachmann anti-Muslim Witch Hunt
Just Foreign Policy News, July 26, 2012
Top Romney Adviser Bolton Backs Bachmann anti-Muslim Witch Hunt
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JFP 7/24: Roll-call Mulvaney; Dubai: Navy killing "murder"; CPJ/HRW Ecuador lies
Just Foreign Policy News, July 24, 2012
Roll-call Mulvaney; Dubai: Navy killing "murder"; CPJ Ecuador lies
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Roll call on the Mulvaney-Frank amendment
The Mulvaney-Frank amendment, freezing Pentagon spending at FY2012 levels (a cut of $1.1 billion), passed the House 247-167. Voting yes were 158 Democrats and 89 Republicans. Voting no were 146 Republicans and 21 Democrats. Thanks to everyone who contacted their Rep!
http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll495.xml
*Action: Ask the Times of Israel to correct the record
An article in the Times of Israel claimed President Obama has repeatedly pledged that he "will not allow the Islamic Republic to acquire nuclear weapon capabilities." That's not true: Obama promised he would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear *weapon*. The distinction is crucial. Ask the Times of Israel to correct the record.
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JFP 7/19: Indian fishermen challenge US Navy claim; India presses investigation
Just Foreign Policy News, July 19, 2012
Indian fishermen challenge US Navy claim; India presses investigation
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*Action: A Great Week to Cut the Pentagon Budget and End the War!
The 2013 "Defense" Appropriations Bill is expected to be voted on in the House this week. Members of Congress are introducing amendments to cut the military budget and to end the war in Afghanistan. Urge your Rep. to support these amendments.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/act/defense-approps-2013
For Barney Frank's Legacy: Pass the Mulvaney Amendment
Frank is retiring from the House this year after thirty-two years of service. In the cause of working to rein in America's out-of-control military spending, Frank has stood out from his colleagues. Now Frank is trying to do something about the fact that, despite all the bloviating about the deficit, the House is on track to pass a military budget that busts the spending caps of the Budget Control Act.
JFP 7/19: Indian fishermen challenge US Navy claim; India presses investigation
Just Foreign Policy News, July 19, 2012
Indian fishermen challenge US Navy claim; India presses investigation
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*Action: A Great Week to Cut the Pentagon Budget and End the War!
The 2013 "Defense" Appropriations Bill is expected to be voted on in the House this week. Members of Congress are introducing amendments to cut the military budget and to end the war in Afghanistan. Urge your Rep. to support these amendments.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/act/defense-approps-2013
For Barney Frank's Legacy: Pass the Mulvaney Amendment
Frank is retiring from the House this year after thirty-two years of service. In the cause of working to rein in America's out-of-control military spending, Frank has stood out from his colleagues. Now Frank is trying to do something about the fact that, despite all the bloviating about the deficit, the House is on track to pass a military budget that busts the spending caps of the Budget Control Act.