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News: 2007, No. 2 (March)
March 23, 2007
Peace Resolution Update: “Courage Award,” Gathering for Peace, and Do Pass
Sen Mathern (right) and Rep Kretschmar (left) receive “Courage Award” from the NDPC
We were quite a presence at the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee on Thursday, March 22. We overflowed the room with peacemakers once again. Thank you for attending, contacting your legislators, and/or offering powerfully peaceful testimony. This is peace culture in the making.
The testimony of most of those who presented is now available for you to read. Other testimony will be available soon.
March 19, 2007
Another Chance for Peace: Peace Resolution Hearing 3–22
North Dakota's Peace Resolution passed the ND Senate and will now have a hearing in the House. It is so very, very important that we make a strong showing for peace.
Why? Though the Resolution did pass the Senate, it passed in an amended, watered-down form. We need to be a presence — to call for the Resolution to be strengthened and insist that our troops be brought home.
SCR 4022 Hearing: Thursday, 3-22 | 10 AM Central Time
Ft Union Room (by the entrance at the far west side of the capitol).
Gathering for Peace: Following the hearing | 11:30 AM
Legislative Hall (up the stairs, between the Senate and House Chambers). With music by Ben Suchy and Kristin Kitko. Help us honor Sen Mathern and Rep Kretschmar. Special guest LTC Dave Thiele of the ND National Guard.
March 15, 2007
PLEASE ATTEND ~ PEACE RESOLUTION HEARING
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4022
Congratulations! The Peace Resolution passed the ND Senate. Now it will have a hearing in the House Government & Veterans Affairs Committee.
Date: March 22, 2007 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 AM Central Time
Place: Fort Union Room, ND State Capitol, Bismarck
Your presence, calls, and emails will help end the war in Iraq!
Also, right now, please contact your Representatives at 1-888-635-3447 (328-3373 in Bis/Man) and urge a “YES vote on SCR 4022.” Please also urge them to strengthen the resolution to include language to bring our troops home! You can send your thoughts by email to ND Representatives. Click on House Standing Committees and email each Government & Veterans Affairs committee member.
Most importantly, please be there! We need to pack the room — even more than last time.
March 7, 2007
Iraq War Anniversary Events
In observance of the fourth anniversary of the Iraq War, events are being held March 18th and 19th in Fargo and March 20th in Grand Forks. For more information and for contacts:
Fargo, March 18-19:
The Power of Peace »
Grand Forks, March 20:
Peace Events and Rally »
March 2, 2007
StopIranWar.com
The people of North Dakota, like people around the world, long for peace. We know war is not the answer — especially in Iran. Here's one way to stop this war — now, before it starts. Launched in February '07 by General Wesley Clark and VoteVets.org, StopIranWar.com hosts a petition to President Bush, a video blog, and tools to spread the word. StopIranWar.com »
March 1, 2007 (PM)
ND Senate Passes Peace Resolution (SCR 4022) Unanimously. Congratulations!
The passage of a Peace Resolution in North Dakota is a very important step in our work for peace. Thank you for everything you've done to bring it about.
The version that passed was the amended version (text). Here's the NDPC's position paper on SCR 4022, as Amended.
March 1, 2007
Senate Vote Possible This Week
The Full Senate may vote this week on SCR 4022, North Dakota's Peace Resolution. Please call your legislators at 328-3373 or 1-888-635-3447 and urge them to vote YES on SCR 4022. Updates coming soon.
Loving the Soldier: In Addition to Supporting SCR 4022, What Else Can We Do? Recommendations by Paul Dyer, 13-year Veteran