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Updates & Resources

Update We Cannot Bail Out the Fossil Fuel Industry During a Public Health Crisis
On April 30, the Federal Reserve expanded its Main Street Lending Program to allow small and mid-size oil companies to access emergency COVID-19 funds. As a result, oil and gas companies have received over $113 million in COVID-19 relief meant for small businesses.
- By Alicia Cannon
- Issues: Environment & Energy
Press Release Abandoning the Open Skies Treaty Is a Mistake
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) expressed disappointment in today’s Trump Administration announcement that it will withdraw from the long-standing, multilateral Treaty on Open Skies. Formal termination will be effective in six months.
- By Timothy McHugh
- Issues: Nuclear Weapons, Peacebuilding, U.S. Wars & Militarism
Background Ending the Afghanistan War Responsibly
On February 29, 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement paving a path for the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan. A full military withdrawal is necessary and should proceed without delay. To end the war responsibly, however, the exit of troops must be paired with steps to minimize any further harm to the people of Afghanistan.
- Issues: U.S. Wars & Militarism
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