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Dear Ones,
Congress goes back into session *this week*. Now is a critical time to put pressure on Congress in opposition to the $193 billion funding bill for Iraq and to pressure our Senators for just immigration policy. Please make phone calls this week on Thursday and Friday. Toll free number: 1-888-732-9404.
Collectively our voices will make the difference.
Thanks! All the info you need is below.
Paige La Grone Babcock
paige@mothersactingup.org
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National Call-In Day to end the funding for the war against Iraq -- Thursday, Sept. 6
Capitol Hill Switchboard: 202-224-3121 or 1-888-732-9404 (toll free)
Join the nationwide effort to flood the offices of our member of Congress with calls demanding an end to the U.S. war in Iraq. Let's make it clear: there cannot be "business as usual" in Washington until effective action to bring all the troops home is taken!
Call your Representative, both Senators and Congressman Jim Cooper on Thursday, September 6th.
Tell them: I want you to act now to end the war and occupation of Iraq. The Congress has the Constitutional right and a moral responsibility to use the power of the purse to withdraw all U.S. soldiers and contractors from Iraq on a rapid and binding schedule. Four and a half years of this war is too long - it has to end now!
Not sure who represents you in Congress? www.Congress.org
Background:
In September, Congress will focus on Iraq. They will vote on the President's request for continued funding of the war. At this writing, the request stands at $142 billion, but Bush will probably increase it to over $190 billion! Congress is not required to give Bush any of this money, or even to bring the request to a vote. Congress can also put restrictions, firm withdrawal timelines and other conditions on any funding in order to force an end to the U.S. occupation of Iraq. More info: www.unitedforpeace.org
Thursday September 6 & Friday September 7, 2007
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Stop Immigration Enforcement-Only Policies
Take Action Now:
Congress has received thousands of calls supporting enforcement-only measures that will harm immigrants and refugees. We must let Senate leaders know that this flawed legislation and Department of Homeland Security policy will not fix the out-of-date immigration system. Spread the word! The recently introduced Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007 (S. 1984) focuses on punishing immigrant families, adding border fences, walls, and patrol agents, and increasing detention centers and deportations. In addition, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a new rule requiring employers who receive Social Security Administration (SSA) “no-match” letters to follow steps to prove that employees are authorized to work or risk liability. The policy misuses the letters, which are not intended for immigration enforcement, and could result in employment discrimination.
Call your Senator and Share this Action Alert!
On September 6th and 7th, use this toll free number 1-888-732-9404. Ask to be connected to your Senator’s office and tell your Senator:
§ Please say NO to S. 1984! - I urge you to oppose the Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Act of 2007 (S. 1984). More fences, walls, detention centers, agents and rounding up immigrants at their homes and workplaces are not the answer.
§ Please SUPPORT Congressional oversight of DHS’s SSA “no match” letter policy including employer liability for employment discrimination and the complaint process.
§ Please say YES to constructive immigration reform that includes a path to permanent residency and citizenship, restores due process rights, stops the militarization of the southern border, and ensures humane policies that keep families together.
The toll-free number is provided courtesy of the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization which works for social justice and peace (www.afsc.org/immigrants-rights/). AFSC welcomes groups to circulate and use the toll-free number in support of non-partisan goals and without linking the alert to a website soliciting donations or actions which may be used to support partisan lobbying or work. (This nonpartisan disclaimer must be included in publications of the toll-free number).
Don’t Forget to Forward this Message! For more information contact Sara Ibrahim at sibrahim@afsc.org or 1-202-483-6839.
