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Posts Tagged 'afghanistan'

Who Supports the Resolution to End the War in Afghanistan?

Posted on March 14 2011 by Congress Watcher

From John Conyers to Ron Paul, the co-sponsors of a resolution to require the end of the U.S. involvement in the Afghanistan War can be found in a list here.

The Facts On Cowboy Poetry Spending

Posted on March 12 2011 by Congress Watcher

The Republicans in Congress aren’t targeting the the wars in Afghanistan. They’re targeting the Cowboy Poetry Festival instead. What does that tell you about the seriousness of Republican commitment to eliminate the federal budget deficit?

Kucinich Questions Corruption In Afghanistan War

Posted on January 22 2011 by Congress Watcher

Is the war now supposed to be a tool for the improvement of the lives of the people of Afghanistan? This week, Representative Dennis Kucinich called into question this justification for continued fighting by the U.S. military in Afghanistan.

War Unraveled

Posted on January 4 2011 by Congress Watcher

Despite promises to the contrary, it now seems clear that the war in Afghanistan will continue for three more years at a minimum, with some in Congress proposing a permanent military occupation of Afghan soil. Two years ago, as Americans prepared for the inauguration of Barack Obama as President, with a strongly Democratic House and [...]

Graham Wants US Military Permanently In Afghanistan

Posted on January 2 2011 by Congress Watcher

Lindsey Graham’s plan for permanent military bases in Afghanistan would create permanent risk for U.S. soldiers, and a permanent grievance for Muslims, sparking new generations of terrorists eager to sacrifice themselves for their side of this new crusade.

Walter Jones Works To Remember His Mistake

Posted on December 8 2010 by Congress Watcher

Congressman Walter Jones works to remember the consequences of his earlier support for war by writing letters to family members of Americans who have been killed in those wars.

Senate Report Details Deadly Corruption in Afghanistan War

Posted on October 8 2010 by Congress Watcher

In response to a report revealing that American money has been used to pay for cooks and cleaners for Taliban commanders, Republican senators complained that the report “failed to acknowledge the positive impact of providing employment to local inhabitants”.

Kaufman Challenges Obama On Afghanistan Corruption

Posted on September 28 2010 by Congress Watcher

In Ted Kaufman’s view, Obama is restricting anti-corruption efforts to low level government officials, turning a blind eye to abuses by Hamid Karzai and his close associates.

Woolsey Urges Vigilant Opposition To War

Posted on September 17 2010 by Congress Watcher

Lynn Woolsey has noted the end of official U.S. combat missions in Iraq, but warns that Obama must stay the course in removing American soldiers from Afghanistan.

Rangel Pushes Against Inertia Of War

Posted on September 5 2010 by Congress Watcher

If he really wants questions about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to be answered, why didn’t Representative Rangel co-sponsor H.R. 104? Is Rangel content merely seeking answers about the wars’ ends?

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