Press Releases
May 7, 2013
“Developing a workable missile defense system for new East Coast site is a long way off and would cost billions before one shovel breaks ground in New York,” said John Isaacs, executive director of the Council for a Livable World.
Apr 18, 2013
“For more than fifty years, the Council has been working to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorism while supporting a strong national security policy keeping America safe,” said Ira Lechner, chairman of Council for a Livable World. “Senator Schatz has proven the same commitment and we look forward to great things from him during his tenure. As Lieutenant Governor, he proved his commitment to our military families with his service on the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council.”
Mar 14, 2013
“Rep. Braley has spent his career in the House working to assist Iowa and America’s servicemen and women,” said Ira Lechner, chairman of Council for a Livable World’s Board of Director. “He has an unwavering commitment to America’s men and women in uniform and a proactive approach to international relations that enhances national security.”
Feb 26, 2013
"Hagel will enter office with a mandate to trim the military budget, cut nuclear weapons, prepare the military for the challenges of the 21st century, end the American military adventure in Afghanistan and emphasize diplomacy over the use of military force overseas. Chuck Hagel is the right man for the right position at the right time," said Council for a Livable World executive director, John Isaacs.
Jan 18, 2013
“During his tenure in the House of Representative, Rep. Markey has been a tireless champion for sensible arms control, keeping dangerous nuclear materials out of the hands of terrorists and a host of other major national security issues,” said Ira Lechner, Chairman of the Council for a Livable World. “After a record-breaking year of fundraising, the Council is prepared to help elect Rep. Markey to the Senate where he can continue to fight for a strong national security policy that meets 21st century priorities.”
Jan 14, 2013
"It appears that U.S. foreign and security policies may be turning back in a more traditional, less ambitious, costly, and dangerous, direction, and the nomination of both Senators Kerry and Hagel will facilitate that trend,” said former Colorado Senator Gary Hart.
Jan 9, 2013
“Senator Hagel’s distinguished career in the Senate, and his military and other public service has demonstrated his ability to successful manage the Pentagon as it reshapes itself to address 21st century security threats,” said Lt. General (ret. USA) Robert Gard, Jr PhD, chairman of the Council’s sister organization, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation.
Nov 29, 2012
“Senator Merkley’s amendment brings America one step closer to bringing our servicemen and women home from Afghanistan,” said John Isaacs, Executive Director of the Council for a Livable World. “More than $500 billion and too many American lives have been lost in Afghanistan; it is time to transition control of the State to the Afghan government.”
Nov 8, 2012
Members of Congress Face Enormous National Security Challenges in Lameduck Session and Next Two Years
Oct 22, 2012
Washington DC - October 22, 2012 – News Release – The Council for a Livable World reaffirmed its long standing policy in favor of carefully targeted sanctions, severely punishing Iran for its multiple violations of its international obligations, its vehement opposition to an Iranian nuclear weapons program and its continued commitment to a world free from the security threat posed by nuclear weapons.
Oct 19, 2012
Washington DC - October 19, 2012 – News Release – The Council for a Livable World is airing radio ads featuring Lt. General Robert G. Gard Jr., USA (ret.) highlighting dangers of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s position on the vital New START arms reduction treaty.
May 14, 2012
WASHINGTON D.C.—Representatives of various groups advocating nuclear arms reduction, presented a petition with over 50,000 signatures to the White House. The petition urges President Obama to reduce the role and number of nuclear weapons as he makes a once-in-a-decade decision on the Presidential nuclear weapons policy “guidance.”
Feb 8, 2012
Washington D.C.- Today, Council for a Livable World criticized a bill introduced by six Republican Senators to avoid the defense budget cuts mandated last year by Congress as “unfair and missing the boat on what really should be cut.”
Feb 2, 2012
Washington D.C.- Today, Council for a Livable World criticized a bill introduced by six Republican Senators to avoid the defense budget cuts mandated last year by Congress as “unfair and missing the boat on what really should be cut.”
Oct 11, 2011
October 11, 2011: Lt. General Robert Gard, along with Joe Cirincione, President, Ploughshares Fund and Ron Pollack, Executive Director, Families USA spoke at a Press Conference held by Representative Ed. Markey to call on the supercommittee to make cuts to the nuclear weapons budget.
Sep 28, 2011
Washington D.C.--Council for a Livable World’s PeacePAC announced its first three endorsements in elections for the U.S. House of Representatives today.
Sep 19, 2011
Washington, D.C. . . Council for a Livable World today announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin for Senate from Wisconsin.
Jul 28, 2011
Washington D.C.—Council for a Livable World has announced its endorsement of Hawaii Representative Mazie Hirono for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Sen. Daniel Akaka.
Jun 22, 2011
Washington D.C.—Council for a Livable World called the President’s announcement of a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan a “positive step, but merely a first step.”
Jun 15, 2011
Washington D.C.—Today Council for a Livable World hailed Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Udall (D-NM) and Mike Lee (R-UT) for organizing 27 Senators to sign a letter that demands President Obama to order a “sizeable and sustained reduction of U.S Military forces in Afghanistan beginning in July 2011”
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