Spoiler alert for those who prefer diplomacy/trust verify over bomb bomb bomb Iran.
Okay, Cantor crazy we expect, but can we please fight back the Dems who sign on to this? Will post more info in updates but this sucks big time.
There is one thing worse than a "do-nothing" Congress, and that's a Congress that actively promotes militarism and war.
This week the House of Representatives will be voting on two dangerous bills:
Representative Cantor (R-VA), with the support of some Democrats, will introduce legislation calling for increased sanctions on Iran and zero enrichment of uranium. This bill could totally derail on-going negotiations, make a final deal impossible, and put us on a path to war. Its aim is in fact to undermine a diplomatic solution.
Also this week, the House will be voting on a final version of the 2014 National Defense Authorization Bill. This measure includes $80.7 billion to continue the war in Afghanistan, on top of a $552.1 billion base budget for the Pentagon. Coming at a time, when we are experiencing cuts in food stamps, public housing, Head Start and a host of federal programs that our people urgently need – this bill is outrageous!
Please call your Representative today on the Capitol Switchboard
1-855-686-6927 with two messages:
* I strongly urge you to vote against Rep. Cantor's legislation on Iran, which would tie the hands of our negotiators and prevent a diplomatic solution.
* I strongly urge you to vote against the 2014 Defense Authorization Act, which continues the war in Afghanistan and squanders billions of dollars on wasteful weapons systems at a time when we are not adequately funding the urgent needs of our people.
Call Today! Then Ask Your Friends and Family to Join in this Vital Effort.
Capitol Switchboard 1-855-686-6927
The Obama Administration is on the right track with Iran, and we should support it.
With all the austerity of the last few years now more than ever we should be cutting weapons programs, occupations, and other dead in spending and focus on repairing infrastructure, climate change abatement, social safety net expansion, etc etc