E-news: Iraq, Energy and More Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:51:13 -0500 (CDT) E-news: Iraq, Energy and More *Iraq -- Vote to Ban Permanent Bases Permanently* This week, the House is scheduled to vote on legislation that would turn the one-year ban on the U.S. building permanent military bases in Iraq into a permanent ban. Rep. Barbara Lee (CA) already has more than 60 cosponsors for her bill to prohibit the U.S. from constructing permanent military bases in Iraq. Please call your representative today to urge her or him to cosponsor and vote for this bill: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/GLYUHLQGYE/1319910276 Map of U.S. Bases in Iraq: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/JXAZHLQGYF/1319910276 *From the Hill: Energy Bill Expected on House Floor Next Week* Next week, the House is expected to take up two bills that would promote energy efficient homes, buildings, appliances, and vehicles, reduce oil dependence, and promote the development of renewable energy. FCNL is encouraging an amendment to this bill that also would require electric utilities to produce a minimum of 20 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2020. Read a letter to Representative Pelosi: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/NNJLHLQGYG/1319910276 *From the Hill: President Threatens to Veto Health Care for Kids* The Senate is expected to vote next week on legislation that would expand health insurance for children of low-income working families. This important program has a successful track record and the legislation has bipartisan support, but President Bush has threatened a veto nonetheless. Read FCNL's letter to the Senate supporting this legislation: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/IRMGHLQGYH/1319910276. FCNL in the News: Quaker Peace Lobby Goes Green (Roll Call) The official responsible for "greening" the U.S. Congress told a Capitol Hill newspaper in early July that FCNL's green building is a model for sustainability that provides an easy way for show members of Congress what the future has in store. Read the Roll Call article: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/GPXBHLQGYI/1319910276. Read the article in another newspaper on FCNL's work lobbying for green building legislation: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/JLNSHLQGYJ/1319910276 *Grassrooots Tip -- Meet with Your Rep During August Recess* The August congressional recess is an excellent time to schedule a meeting with your elected representative and senators. Members of Congress use the August recess for foreign travel, vacations, and events back in their home districts. These trips back to your area provide an excellent opportunity for you to schedule a lobby visit. Find out how at: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/EFZGHLQGYK/1319910276. Quote of the week: N. Y. Times Editorial on Peaceful Prevention of Deadly Conflict "Defending Americans from today's terrorists and other threats will require fewer air-to-air combat jets, big stealthy ships and submarines. It will require better-protected ground troops and larger investments in diplomacy, peacemaking and eliminating dangerous nuclear materials." Read the full New York Times editorial (free registration required): http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/GLUWHLQGYL/1319910276. War Is Not the Answer Photo of the Week Image: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/CGQXHLQGYM/1319910276 Caroline Slobodzian and Imy Berry on the steps of our green building. Order a War is Not the Answer sign: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/ESKRHLQGYN/1319910276. _______________________________________ The Next Step for Iraq: Join FCNL's Iraq Campaign, http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/HQRVHLQGYO/1319910276/ Contact Congress and the Administration: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/DDFLHLQGYP/1319910276/ Order FCNL publications and "War is Not the Answer" campaign bumper stickers and yard signs: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/KVKOHLQGYQ/1319910276/ http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/LTEGHLQGYR/1319910276 Contribute to FCNL: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/GTKJHLQGYS/1319910276/ Subscribe or update your information to this list: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/EDLEHLQGYT/1319910276/. To unsubscribe from this list, please see the end of this message. Subscribe to other FCNL legislative, policy, and action alert lists: http://capwiz.com/fconl/utr/1/EAKEHLQDOS/HHLEHLQGYU/1319910276. --- If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, please visit http://capwiz.com/fconl/lmx/u/?jobid=88479994&queueid=1319910276.