Feb 01 2007
Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal
GUEST: Anthony Arnove, author of “Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal,” co-author of “Voices of a People’s History of the United States” with Howard Zinn
Congress is getting ready to tackle a number of resolutions on Iraq, most of them non-binding, in the coming weeks. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), co-chairwoman of the Progressive Caucus, is vowing to use the appropriations process to force lawmakers to vote on separate parts of a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Iraq. The resolution would pay Iraqis reparations of up to $10,000 for damages caused by the war if they made claims; ban American firms from pumping oil in Iraq; cut off funds to build long-term bases in Iraq; pay for the destruction of landmines; and create a House-Senate select committee to study the origins of the war in Iraq. House Resolution 508 currently has 28 sponsors. Senator Russ Feingold, D-Wis., is drafting legislation to cut off some war funding, while Senator Barack Obama wants to cap troop levels and have soldiers returning home by next May. Meanwhile, there are at least five Republican resolutions circulating. Republican party leaders are trying to decide on a resolution that can support Bush. One opposes troop buildup and another demands benchmarks for progress.
There will be a reading of Voices of a People’s History of the United States on Thursday February 1st at 7:30 pm at All Saints Church in Pasadena, 132 N. Euclid Avenue. Readers include Benjamin Bratt, Josh Brolin, Q’Orianka Kilcher, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei, Alfre Woodard and others.
Tickets are $100 for the 7:30 performance, and $500 for a 6 pm VIP reception plus performance. All proceeds benefit ICUJP (Inter-faith Communities United for Peace and Justice). For tickets and information, visit www.icujp.org or call 626-683-9004.
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