Action Spotlight
Cut Social Security & Veterans' Benefits? Cut the Pentagon Instead!
President Obama has endorsed cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits by using the "chained CPI" to lower the cost-of-living adjustment. The Congressional Budget Office says cutting Social Security and veterans' benefits in this way would save the government $163 billion over ten years. But there are much better ways for the government to save $163 billion. Email President Obama and Congress >Tell the House: Exit Afghanistan, No Iran War, End "Signature" Drone Strikes
This week, the House is considering the National Defense Authorization Act. Amendments will be offered to expedite military withdrawal from Afghanistan, to oppose war with Iran, to cut the military budget, and to end "signature" drone strikes that target people without knowing who will be killed.
Call your Representative in the House, and urge your Representative in the House to support amendments to expedite Afghanistan withdrawal, prevent war with Iran, prohibit "signature" drone strikes. FCNL has provided a toll-free number to reach the Capitol Switchboard: 1-877-429-0678. You can then ask to be transferred to your Rep's office. It is likely that calling your Representative will have the most impact at this time.
But if you're not able to call this time, you can write to your Representative using the form below.