From the New Priorities Network The House of Representatives will start voting on more than 200 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act tonight and, if they keep to their schedule, wrap up the bill Friday. While some Republicans want to slash programs like Food Stamps, Meals on Wheels for the elderly, child care and … Continue reading TAKE ACTION: Ask your representative to make our communities a priority, not more war
FEDERAL BUDGET: Tell Congress to cut Pentagon spending, support human needs
from the New Priorities Network The battle over Pentagon spending will take place in Congress over the next two weeks. This year hawks are actually trying to cut money from Medicaid, Food Stamps, and other lifeline programs so they can add more to the Pentagon. We can push them back. Military contractors may outspend us, … Continue reading FEDERAL BUDGET: Tell Congress to cut Pentagon spending, support human needs