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In her four terms in the Georgia state senate, Donzella James has earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for the disadvantaged. James’ dedication to the elderly, the working class, and children are the cornerstones of her campaign for Georgia’s 13th congressional seat.

Congressional Briefing a Hit!

By: Carleen Ponder and Emily Miller, DC Intern

Experts convened by WAND briefed women members of Congress on nuclear issues May 7 in Washington, D.C. Representative Lynn Woolsey (CA-6) hosted this vital and timely event and continues to rave about the work that WAND is doing. Other members in attendance were congresswomen Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), Lois Capps (CA- 22), Lynn Rivers (MI-13), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-9).

After being briefed by Natalie Goldring, executive director of the Program on General Disarmament at the University of Maryland; Katherine Magraw, an independent consultant on nuclear issues; and Joan Rohlfing, senior vice president of operations at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the congresswomen were poised to speak out against the Bush administration’s Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). The NPR outlines a dangerous trend in nuclear weapons planning, such as the possible resumption of nuclear testing, the storage of dismantled nuclear warheads in lieu of elimination, and the development of a “useable” nuclear weapon.

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