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Memorial Day Recess Key to Ending Endless War

For the first time in more than 18 years, the House of Representatives could pass legislation that would end the blank check for wars around the world. Our success will depend on what members of Congress hear when they are home for the one-week Memorial Day recess.

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Update The Good News You Didn’t Hear About
Lost in the media frenzy over budget negotiations, congressional investigations and military operations was a bill that contained several pieces of good news. The State Department and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill – the annual measure that supports diplomacy and development around the globe – was approved by the House Appropriations Committee with new provisions that advance FCNL’s legislative agenda.
- By Diana Ohlbaum
- Issues: Environment & Energy, Peacebuilding, U.S. Wars & Militarism
Update The House Votes for a New Approach to Prevent Conflict
The Global Fragility Act (H.R. 2116) passed the House of Representatives with broad, bipartisan support! Now it awaits consideration in the Senate.
- By Ben Rowles
- Issues: Peacebuilding
Update One Small Step for the House, One Giant Leap for Peace
On May 21, the House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment to the annual defense spending bill that would sunset the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) after 240 days. This is the most significant vote yet in favor of repealing the legislation that started the United States’ so-called “forever wars.”
- By Emmet Hollingshead
- Issues: U.S. Wars & Militarism
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