I called Mike Michaud?s D.C. office around noontime today. 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
The scorecard by Jane Hamsher at Fire Dog Lake suggests 36 of 39 needed House anti-war no votes are of this moment confirmed.
Now, HERE is something unbelievably awesome!! Our good work is noticed!
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.
Posted by The Owl at 16:19. Filed under: War and peace
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