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September 9, 2015

Reid, Cardin, Kaine, Corker, Toomey, Johnson – 60 votes required to approve resolution of disapproval

Reid Statement on floor procedure yesterday (September 8, 2015): [Page: S6440] GPO’s PDF “Everything of importance in the Senate requires 60 votes. So passage will require 60 votes. There is no precedent in recent history for an issue of this magnitude getting consideration in the Senate without having to secure 60 votes. This is not […]

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September 8, 2015

Cardin Draft Iran Bill: Undermining White House, Diplomacy and Opportunity to Head off Iranian Nuclear Capacity

Senator Cardin (D – Md.) does not support the Iran nuclear deal. Click here for an analysis of draft language of a bill he intends to introduce that could undermine the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Posted in: Blog, Legislative Analysis

September 3, 2015

Why it’s so much easier for Congress to vote for war than peace

CLW board member Dan Wirls co-authors article for Reuters on the Iran nuclear agreement.

Posted in: Blog, Press Room

August 24, 2015

Julian Bond: 1940-2015

David Cohen reflects back on the life of Julian Bond, CLW national advisory board member and a national leader in the equal rights and anti-Vietnam war movements.

Posted in: Blog

August 20, 2015

2016 Senate Elections Roundup

Democratic Seats: California: There is change coming to California after Sen. Barbara Boxer announced her retirement. With the state firmly in Democratic hands, a Democrat is expected to emerge as the winner. Democratic Attorney General Kamala Harris is the front-runner for the nomination but she is being challenged by U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez. The top […]

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