ACTION ALERT—JULY, 2005
GOOD SHEPHERD VOICES FOR JUSTICE
“Stop Nuclear Bunker Buster”
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Good
Shepherd Voices for Justice Ministry presents justice issues every month and
invites your response. In the process
of learning about and responding to these issues we believe we can grow in our
awareness and deeper understanding of local, national and international needs
in light of the values of the Gospels and the principles of Catholic social
teaching and then act accordingly. This communal effort offers opportunities
for transformation and for furthering the reign of God on earth.
With this
in mind, please review this month’s issue and consider taking the recommended
action. We estimate it will take you
only a few minutes to complete this action.
We encourage you also to take time to pray and reflect on the presence
of God in the process.
We
welcome everyone who is interested in letting their voice be heard for God’s
justice – both those in the community of Good Shepherd and beyond.
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BACKGROUND
The
Senate has passed the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act with $4
million left intact for nuclear bunker buster research. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) offered an
amendment to cut all $4 million from the bill, but it was rejected by a vote of
43-53.
The
House version of the bill does not include funding for nuclear bunker
busters. The conference committee will
resolve the differences in the bill, where funding for the nuclear bunker
buster is sure to be a hot issue. NETWORK, a national Catholic social
justice lobby, will continue to follow this process and will update you as
events unfold and actions are needed.
To see
how your legislators voted, visit the follow weblink:
ACTION
Your
Senators need to hear your reaction to the passage of funding for the nuclear
bunker buster. To send letters regarding
their votes on the Feinstein amendment, go to the following link, and follow
the instructions.
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