Congress Approves More War Money
Congress has approved $162 billion more for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The president signed the supplemental war funding bill on June 30. The bill also prohibits permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq.
By the summer of 2009, this country will have invested $862 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
See how your representative and senators voted on money for war.
Down to the Wire on WiretappingThe Senate is scheduled to consider the week of July 7 whether to give the U.S. government sweeping new spying powers that undermine individual rights and privacy.
Urge your senators to oppose the new bill that will broaden government surveillance of email and telephone communications.
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