AMAZING - House Narrowly declines to end the war
Dear Claudia,
Despite Republican opposition, we came within a few votes of ending the war today.
Just a few minutes ago, we got the bad news that Rep. McGovern's plan to end the war in Afghanistan was narrowly defeated on a vote of 204 to 215.
We're disappointed in the final result, but this is not a defeat. This is a victory because today more House members than ever before have now voted to end the war in Afghanistan. And for the first time, we received endorsements from some of the powerful people in Congress - including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
With new supporters and more powerful allies than ever before, we need to press our advantage NOW and keep the pressure on Congress and the White House to set a timetable to end the war and bring home our troops.
Can you chip in $15 right now to help us keep fighting? Donate now so we can win the debate to end this war.
Here's what's next: Rep. McGovern has already turned his defeated amendment into a stand-alone bill with several Republican cosponsors. This gives us a great chance to pick up the 11 votes we didn't have today, and pass a law that ends the war in Afghanistan. At the same time, we'll be working with key Senators to include a timeline for withdrawal in their version of the bill the House passed today - Setting up a showdown in Congress later this summer.
But waging a major campaign in both Houses of Congress is a big job. We need support to print materials, send delegations to meet with key members of Congress in D.C. and in their home districts, organize press events to highlight public support for an end to the war and build more effective online actions that put you in contact with legislators fast, before the next vote to end the war.
Help us see this through and make 2011 the year that we began to end the war in Afghanistan.
Sincerely,
Drew Hudson
USAction / TrueMajority
1 - http://www.thenation.com/blog/160965/crucial-day-congress-ongoing-war-afghanistan
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