National Call in Day, May 12, 2009
May 2009

Join peace and security groups across the country in calling for diplomacy and development aid, not endless wars

You can use this toll-free number: 1-800-517-5696.

Fund Diplomacy and Development, Not the Wars!

The Obama Administration has asked Congress for another $83.4 billion in FY09 supplemental funding for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. As it stands now, the House Appropriations Committee has actually increased this amount to $94.2 billion.

Over 90% of this funding is for military actions, not security for the innocent residents nor development assistance.

Voting on the supplemental will be happening in the House this week and the Senate next week. It is vitally important that people across the country send a clear message that to be different from the last administration, you have to act differently. Our money, our budget, shows our values.

Join the National Call-In Day and let Congress know that while we support funding for the safe withdrawal of troops, and for diplomacy, economic assistance and humanitarian aid, we oppose money for combat operations.

Go to the National Priorities Project for information on your local costs of the war in Afghanistan: www.nationalpriorities.org.