"This is not a war of choice. This is a war of necessity. Those who attacked America on 9/11 are plotting to do so again. If left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an even larger safe haven from which Al Qaida would plot to kill more Americans. So this is not only a war worth fighting; this is fundamental to the defense of our people." -President Barack Obama (8/17/2009)
Afghanistan Strategy
In his own words, President Obama has labeled the war in Afghanistan as a "necessary war." He deployed an additional 21,000 troops in the spring to bolster US and NATO forces serving in Afghanistan. In May, President Obama appointed General Stanley McChrystal as Commander of the American and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
In August 2009, General McChrystal has issued his own assessment of the critical situation in Afghanistan in which he requested more troops and resources to help in his expanded counterinsurgency campaign in Afghanistan. Both General David Petraeus, head of U.S. Central Command, and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have endorsed General McChrystal's assessment of the war in Afghanistan.
The President has remained silent about what he intends to do in the wake of the request for additional troops and resources. He has stated that his Administration is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the strategy in Afghanistan that he will take into consideration before he makes any decisions.
Will President Obama stay committed to this necessary war?
For more background information on the war in Afghanistan, click here.
ACORN UPDATE
On September 17, the House passed HR 3571, the Defund ACORN Act in a 345-75 vote. This bill was introduced by House Minority Leader John Boehner and other Republicans and terminates federal funding of ACORN.
On September 17, the House passed HR 3571, the Defund ACORN Act in a 345-75 vote. This bill was introduced by House Minority Leader John Boehner and other Republicans and terminates federal funding of ACORN.
Keep the Heat on Health Care!
As Health Care bills are up for debate in both the House and Senate over the next few weeks, please remember to keep up your efforts to make your voice heard on this important issue.
Make YOUR voice heard on health care reform! Every phone call, letter, email, fax, etc. counts!
Let us know what you are doing to get the word out with your state or local club. Email your news to political@nfrw.org We look forward to hearing from you!
On the Hill
The Senate Finance Committee will continue mark-ups on the Baucus health care bill today. They will also be considering two public option amendments.
The Senate is debating the $636 billion Defense appropriations bill. This bill eliminates the $133 million the House had set aside to purchase 2 Gulfstream jets for the use of Members of Congress.
The Senate may also have to make a decision about increasing debt limits.
House and Senate Republicans are taking a closer look at ACORN's private sources of funding.
Paul Kirk was sworn in as the temporary replacement for Senator Edward Kennedy. He was a former aide and confidant of the late Senator.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is reviewing ways to bring down the cost of the House Health Care bill to $900 billion over the next decade.
House Republicans and some Democrats are partnering on a discharge petition which would force a vote on a bill requiring 72 hour review period before the House can vote on legislation.
House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) have agreed to meet to discuss areas of bipartisan agreement on health care reform.
National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703.548.9688 (phone) 703.548.9836 (fax)
1-800-373-9688 (toll free) http://www.nfrw.org/ mail@nfrw.org
Make YOUR voice heard on health care reform! Every phone call, letter, email, fax, etc. counts!
Let us know what you are doing to get the word out with your state or local club. Email your news to political@nfrw.org We look forward to hearing from you!
On the Hill
The Senate Finance Committee will continue mark-ups on the Baucus health care bill today. They will also be considering two public option amendments.
The Senate is debating the $636 billion Defense appropriations bill. This bill eliminates the $133 million the House had set aside to purchase 2 Gulfstream jets for the use of Members of Congress.
The Senate may also have to make a decision about increasing debt limits.
House and Senate Republicans are taking a closer look at ACORN's private sources of funding.
Paul Kirk was sworn in as the temporary replacement for Senator Edward Kennedy. He was a former aide and confidant of the late Senator.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is reviewing ways to bring down the cost of the House Health Care bill to $900 billion over the next decade.
House Republicans and some Democrats are partnering on a discharge petition which would force a vote on a bill requiring 72 hour review period before the House can vote on legislation.
House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) have agreed to meet to discuss areas of bipartisan agreement on health care reform.
National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703.548.9688 (phone) 703.548.9836 (fax)
1-800-373-9688 (toll free) http://www.nfrw.org/ mail@nfrw.org
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