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Vote No on Defense Appropriations Bill

Tell your Representative to vote NO on the "Defense" Appropriations Bill!

A budget is a moral document. Tell your Representative to vote against the "defense" appropriations bill which would spend 57% of all "discretionary" funds on weapons and war, which would leave only 43% of our money to fund a myriad of programs to support a decent society. This election year, the politicians must pay attention to your concerns.

Spending for death and for human needs are both considered "discretionary" meaning every "defense" dollar takes funds from job creation and training, childcare, nutrition, housing, home heating, mental health and substance abuse treatment, healthcare for the poor, community development--the list is endless.

Contact your Representative. Explain that you understand:

  • * The War in Afghanistan costs $230,000 per minute.
  • * Since 2001, the military budget has increased by 81%.
  • * The 2013 "Defense" Appropriations Bill would spend $519 Billion.
  • * That's in addition to the $88.4 Billion for the War in Afghanistan.

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