Update on War Supplemental
This update replaces the ORIGINAL POST on the War Supplemental
Progress has been made, 36 of 39 votes needed to block war funding secured in House, Michaud and Pingree still both reported by staff to be voting “no”
I called Mike Michaud’s D.C. office around noontime today (Monday June 15). Mike is holding “no” on the War Supplemental. He is standing by his original statement against the bill:
Just like the Iraq War, I believe that we need an exit strategy for our operations in Afghanistan. Until I see clearly defined benchmarks for progress and a plan to bring our troops home, I will continue to oppose these types of funding measures.
Still, the discussion with the staffer included the quote, “as of now.” So it is imperative to continue making calls!
The bill number is H.R. 2346.These direct links to the Representatives give full contact information:
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE MICHAUD
REPRESENTATIVE CHELLI PINGREE
Now, HERE is something unbelievably awesome!! Our good work is noticed! This is a video from filmmaker Robert Greenwald thanking Maine activists for our work on the War Supplemental, recognizing the blog Turn Maine Blue (where I also occasionally post this material)
I’ve struggled for a long time (six years) of marginally-read blogging, often wondering if it was even slightly worth it. At moments like this, when a small group of committed people take on a wrong policy that appears to be sailing, unhindered by the slightest consideration of its morality–and we make some progress–yes, every word of every post suddenly seems a lot more worthwhile.
AND BIG THANK YOUS TO REPRESENTATIVES MIKE MICHAUD AND CHELLI PINGREE. You listen. You help make Maine’s politics some of the best anywhere.
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