Notes about So what is Congress gonna do?

I just read that McCain has sponsored a bill titled 'Saffron Revolution Support Act' that does some of the things that need to be done - close the loopholes so Chevron has to get out, get some sanctions with teeth in them and send aid to the democratic opposition.  

So, I called his office to find out what we can do to support the bill.  Unfortunately, both Sen. McCain and Sen. Kyl's staff are still in the pre-Internet age. All they will do is take your mailing address to send you a postcard.  Sigh.

When I called Congressman Grijalva, I got the email address of a staffer who is focused on foriegn affairs, and advice on who might be the lead in the house (Tom Lantos).  But, McCain is the one taking the lead and doing the right thing right now in the Senate.  Kyl did NOT cosponsor the bill, and so far neither has Hillary.  

So, all you out there who care even if you don't see pictures on TV, please call Senator Kyl's office and ask him to cosponsor the Saffron Revolution Support bill.

202-224-4521

Then  - especially if you happen to be a Democrat - call Hillary's DC office and ask why a Democrat isn't taking the lead on this?  We care about democracy and human rights for real, don't we?  Her # is 202-224-4451.  I hope at least she could co-sponsor McCain's bill.  There's 2000+ people in prisin right now who are probably being abused and some of them tortured.  Its not funny, and we can't just ignore it - please tell me people haven't forgotton already...

Stay tuned...Nov 9 we're tentatively planning an event at the UofA at the farmer's market.  Let's keep the pressure up.

--gv

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