BREAKING: Over 20 States Introduce Resolutions Against The Escalation In Iraq

[kpete]

BREAKING: Over 20 States Introduce Resolutions Against The Escalation In Iraq
by davidsirota
Mon Feb 05, 2007

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On the eve of critical U.S. Senate votes this week on President Bush's Iraq escalation plan, the Progressive States Network announced today that over 20 state legislatures so far have introduced resolutions opposing the President's move and demanding Congress use its power to stop the so-called "surge."

Over 20 States Introduce Resolutions Against The Escalation In Iraq


"States have the power and authority to speak out on issues that will impact them and their citizens," said Joel Barkin, executive director of the Progressive States Network. "An escalation in Iraq would cripple our already over-extended guard units, threatening readiness at home."

Opposition from legislatures organized by Progressive States is one facet in a much larger campaign involving Americans against Escalation in Iraq, a group comprised of US Action, Service Employers International Union (SEIU), Win Without War, Vote Vets, Center for American Progress, Campaign for America’s Future, MoveOn, and United States Student Association.

For more information on the Progressive States campaign, the individual bills in specific states, President Bush's proposed escalation, or state resolution language, please visit www.progressivestates.org/iraq

The Progressive States Network was founded in 2005 to drive public policy debates and change the political landscape in the United States by focusing on attainable and progressive state level actions.

States with Resolutions

Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
Texas
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia

more at:
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/2/5/104747/1544

[malaise]

1. Great news

K & R

[terip64]

2. kick and recommend

[ClayZ]

3. Yay! K and R

[mzmolly]

4. So proud of my state, which is listed here.

:toast: to a returning democracy!

[Captain Hilts]

5. They need to make noise about getting the National Guard units back home. nt

[bdamomma]

9. without our state National Guard our states and us are at risk.

good for those states who have resolutions.

[earth mom]

6. Recommended & Kick Kick Kick!

:kick:

[bdamomma]

7. yes, my state is down, do not mess around with little RI !!!

[Rainscents]

8. My state is on the list!!!

[Texasgal]

10. wow!

Even Texas made the cut! If that dosen't speak volumes!

[sonias]

13. Introduced doesn't mean passed unfortunately

There are many more opportunities to kill a bill in Texas, than there are of passing one. Still. kudos to whoever the brave Representative who introduced the legislation. I couldn't find it on The Texas Legislature online yet.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/

Sonia

[Lil Red]

24. Check out these bill numbers...

80(R) HCR 61 - Introduced version - Bill Text (Senate?)
Caption: Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.

80(R) HR 184 - Introduced version - Bill Text (House?)
Caption: Expressing opposition to sending additional troops to Iraq.

Using the "My TLO" feature, you can track the progress on this bill. I just sent Senator Bob Deuell and Representative Allen Vaught a strongly worded encouragement to support this bill. I plan on calling their offices in a couple of hours to express support for these bills as well.

[133724]

11. Washington State resolutions!!!

House Bill

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2007-08/Pdf/Bills/House%20Joint%20Memorials/4004-No%20escalation%20in%20Iraq.pdf




Senate Bill

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2007-08/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Joint%20Memorials/8003-No%20escalation%20in%20Iraq.pdf

My State Senator is a Co-Sponsor!!!!!!!!

[Pierzin]

16. Yes!!! that is awesome!! WA representin'!!

sweeet.

[NastyRiffraff]

12. I got an email from Ned Lamont on this today

He's on the board of directors! From Ned:

You can help this campaign succeed by contacting your state legislators today and asking them to sign on:

http://www.progressivestates.org/stoptheescalation

And it isn’t just Iraq where states are leading. On issue after issue, states are in the vanguard:

• Health care for all. While Congress debates whether to tinker with our broken system, state governments from Vermont to Oregon to Wisconsin to Massachusetts to California are eyeing new approaches for universal coverage – and an end to our health care crisis.

• Clean and fair elections. Connecticut recently joined Maine and Arizona as a “clean elections” state – a place where our public officials can run for office without begging for money from special interests.

• Global warming. State governments across the country are taking real steps, from promotion of energy efficiency and renewables to caps on carbon output, to address the greatest environmental challenge of our lifetimes.

I am excited to announce that I am joining the Board of Directors of the Progressive States Network as we seek to provide solid analysis and background to help state legislators take the lead on many of these important issues.

Please click on Ned's link to write your state legislators!

[LynzM]

28. Me too!!

Go Ned, keep up the good work, in office or out of it! :bounce:

[shadowknows69]

14. These 20 states need to refuse to deploy any Guard units

called up. That would put a quicker end to Bush's folly.

[Cleita]

15. That is good news! n/t

[uppityperson]

17. That's good. Maybe they can stop it before it goes on too long.

[pinto]

18. Recommended. Shades of numerous Vietnam War resolutions from the states.

[rockymountaindem]

19. Yay Colorado!

This is what electing Democrats get us... sanity.

[NovaNardis]

20. Where is PA

Maybe Denny Green isn't any good as Speaker after all. Darn Cartiglione, a Lieberman in the PA House.

[bonito]

21. K&R

[meldroc]

22. K&R! Just emailed my representative.

Thankfully, my representative is John Kefalas, who is very progressive, very principled, and been a part of anti-war movements before being anti-war was cool. He's an awesome guy, and I'm absolutely positive he'll support this.

[cui bono]

23. That's fantastic! California's on there, I wonder if Ahnult is supportive of it.

Does the Gov need to be? Or is this just the state legislature at this point?

[Chalco]

25. Why isn't Maryland on this list? Get to work Maryland,

you're progressive.

[JacksonWest]

26. Breaking News: 30 States demand Troop Escalation

Just saw the headline on Drudge. Wonder if it's related.

:sarcasm:




(edited for spelling and adult content.)

[porphyrian]

27. Very good. - n/t

[jtrockville]

29. Links to some of the resolutions

Kansas: SCR 1605, http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-billtrack/searchBills.do
Missouri: HCR 19, http://www.house.mo.gov/bills071/bills/hcr19.htm
Montana: SJ 9, http://laws.leg.mt.gov/pls/laws07/LAW0203W$BSRV.ActionQuery?P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=SJ&P_BILL_NO=9&P_BILL_DFT_NO=&P_CHPT_NO=&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SBJ_DESCR=&P_SBJT_SBJ_CD=&P_LST_NM1=&P_ENTY_ID_SEQ=
New Jersey: AR 236, AR 237, and SR 90, http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp
North Dakota: SCR 4022, http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/60-2007/bill-actions/ba4022.html
Oklahoma: SCR 3, http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/
Rhode Island: SR 100, H 5195 http://dirac.rilin.state.ri.us/BillStatus/WebClass1.ASP?WCI=BillStatus&WCE=ifrmBillStatus&WCU
Texas: HCR 61/HR 184, http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=80R&Bill=HR184
Washington: SJM 8003, http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=8003