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	Friends Committee on National Legislation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		FCNL is also the oldest registered, ecumenical lobby in Washington, DC.
		FCNL advocates on several issues they believe are extensions of the Quaker testimonies of peace, equality, simplicity, and integrity.
		FCNL played a pivotal role in the creation of the Peace Corps, was instrumental in lobbying for the creation of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, played an important role in lobbying for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and participated in efforts to oppose both the first (1991) and second (2003) Iraq wars.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Friends_Committee_on_National_Legislation (276 words)

	FCNL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		FCNL witnesses from a basis of spiritual and ethical purpose as we endeavor to bring Quaker principles to bear on national policy.
		FCNL is concerned about the continuing poverty, the growing disparity of incomes, and the increasing concentration of wealth in the U.S. We opposed the balanced budget amendment of 1997 because it will severely constrain future spending for vital human needs while preserving military spending.
		FCNL leadership in the Citizens Budget Campaign early in the year was instrumental in producing a budget briefing packet entitled “Budgeting for the Common Good,” which identified important alternative approaches to balancing the federal budget while providing sufficient resources for meeting continuing social, economic, and environmental challenges.
	www.quakernet.org /1998Minutes/fcnl.htm (526 words)

	FCNL Legislative Update, February 23, 1996 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		FCNL is concerned over the momentum this proposal is gathering, because it calls for many of the same sacrifices in human security as previous unacceptable proposals.
		Although FCNL commends the governors for addressing these complex issues, we are concerned that, under pressure to cut costs, states operating under this plan would significantly tighten eligibility for medical benefits and reduce the benefits now provided under the program.
		FCNL is preparing a tax day "action kit" with re- printable fliers on military spending and the Peace Tax Fund.
	www.fas.org /pub/gen/fcnl/fcnl0223.htm (1136 words)

	United for Peace : How Much of Your 2000 Federal Taxes Support Current and Past Military Activities? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		FCNL uses the report on the outlays of the previous year to estimate the portion of federal income tax dollars spent for military purposes in that year.
		Finally, FCNL's analysis includes spending for past military activities such as the portion of the interest paid on the national debt which can be attributed to past military spending and veterans services.
		FCNL updates the figure by factoring in the deficits that are added to the debt each year, and the portion of each year's spending that is military-related.
	www.unitedforpeace.org /article.php?id=516&printsafe=1 (672 words)

	AFSC, FCNL Renew Concerns Over Kidnapped Peacemakers : Statements : Newsroom : AFSC
		FCNL believes there is no military solution to the conflict in Iraq.
		FCNL works in the United States for an end to the U.S. occupation and the withdrawal of all U.S. military forces and bases.
		AFSC was a leader in the movements to end the Vietnam War and to dismantle apartheid in South Africa and remains a leader in international movements for peace and justice.
	www.afsc.org /news/2006/christian-peacemaker-team.htm (433 words)

	A Two Track Strategy for the Peace Movement : May 2005 : Peacework
		Using material and lobbying guidelines from FCNL, Bob organized a series of six meetings: three with the district director for Rep. Norm Dicks, a moderate "defense Democrat," who represents Port Townsend in Congress, and three with Dicks himself, including a town meeting at the local high school in Port Townsend that drew over 225 townspeople.
		FCNL believes it is not only possible, it is essential that we search for ways to effectively influence the national political debate in Washington.
		FCNL supporters in 22 states have met personally with members of Congress and their staff to lobby for it.
	www.afsc.org /pwork/0505/050506.htm (1733 words)

	FCNL - Friends Committee on National Legislation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		FCNL is devoted to furthering the causes of international peace and social justice at home and abroad. Staff joins with volunteers around the country to bring a persuasive Quaker voice to a variety of Friends concerns.
		FCNL does not have all the answers, but we do know that war is not the answer and that there are alternatives not defined by partisan politics and calculations of who can win what in the next election.
		FCNL's "War is Not the Answer" yard signs and bumper stickers continued to offer a prominent and poignant witness for peace across the country, and public demand for these remained strong.
	www.bym-rsf.org /quakers/news/fcnl.shtml (2586 words)

	Opinion/Editorial: Humanitarian Workers' Deaths Remind FCNL of Costs of U.S. War and Occupation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		We saw first-hand her commitment to the Iraqi people because FCNL played a small role in supporting Marla's work as she began her project by serving as the fiscal agent for some of those donating to her projects.
		Her death, and the death of her Iraqi colleague, Faiz Ali Salim (the father of a 2-month-old child), remind all of us of the violence that is continuing unabated in Iraq.
		Here at FCNL we will continue to honor the work of Marla and the tens of thousands of others who have died in the Iraq war and occupation by continuing to press Congress to declare that the U.S. has no imperial ambitions in Iraq.
	electroniciraq.net /news/printer1932.shtml (696 words)

	Environmentalists Against War
		FCNL’s Iraq STEP proposal, now has 25 cosponsors, 23 Democrats and two Republicans.
		Members of Congress and their staff tell FCNL lobbyists that there is a growing concern about the direction of US policy in Iraq.
		An opinion poll by the University of Maryland released today, 9/29/05, found that nearly three-quarters of those questioned believe that overthrowing the government of Iraq in order to establish a democracy in that country was not a good enough reason to go to war.
	www.envirosagainstwar.org /know/read.php?itemid=3226 (694 words)

	TotallyJewish.com \| Football \| MSFL
		FCNL couldn't keep it up and Banta begin to dig deep with several chances going to the forward pair.
		It seemed apt that the last kick of the first half was a shot on goal by FCNL who had begun to take control of the game despite being a goal down.
		FCNL put up a good fight against Rapid Banta B. Rapid are still managing to do what the great teams do, and that is winning whilst underperforming.
	www.totallyjewish.com /football/MSFL?content_id=1687 (1386 words)

	Environmentalists Against War
		Tax Day (April 15) is the perfect time to bring your neighbors and friends together in common concern and let your community and legislators know how you feel about these unbalanced budget priorities.
		FCNL’s new tax day flier "Where do our income tax dollars go?" can help you share your concern about misplaced federal budget priorities with your community, local news media, and members of Congress.
		Let your legislators know your concern that Congress is wasting too much on the military and is not investing enough to promote peace and human security at home and abroad.
	www.envirosagainstwar.org /know/read.php?itemid=2575 (416 words)

	Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
		That is to adopt a Statement of Legislative Priorities to guide the work of FCNL staff with the new Congress to be elected in November.
		PYM has approved minutes on many issues relating to FCNL’s work: sustainable energy policy, opposition to the war in Iraq, support of war tax resisters, and opposition to the USA PATRIOT Act are four recent examples.
		Its advocacy is highly respected by members of Congress and their staff, and by the Washington staff of other denominations, because of the honest and fair way FCNL researches issues and presents its views.
	www.pym.org /pm/comments.php?id=767_0_3_0_C (523 words)

	FCNL: Momentum Building to Change Policy in Iraq
		FCNL supports several other pieces of legislation currently pending before the Congress, but this bill has the best chance of moving forward in 2006.
		Already, we have received reports that people in the FCNL network have set up lobby visits with members of Congress in 13 states.
		FCNL’s STEP Resolution to withdraw all U.S. military forces and bases from Iraq would be advanced with Murtha’s bill, and that can be said also of other already introduced bills which we support.
	www.seympeace.org /FCNLiraq.htm (867 words)

	Subject 92 BUDGET FEDERAL PRIORITIES Written 444 am Apr 12, 1991 by fcnl in cdpfcnl.update
		FCNL also draws out a separate category of programs that are specifically designed to assist low-income people, distinguishing these programs from other development and social programs that are intended to benefit society in general.
		In 1977, FCNL recalculated the percentage of the debt attributed to military- related spending.
		In February 1989, we recalculated the amount, based on the recent large deficit years when military-related spending has run about half the federal funds budget, and found it to be 58.3%.
	www.skepticfiles.org /socialis/wartax92.htm (341 words)

	Peace Signs
		On Sunday, Feb. 16 at 5 PM (EST), FCNL will hold a conference call to answer your questions about the threat of war against Iraq and to help you gear up for the work ahead.
		There will be a congressional staff member as a resource person and FCNL staff who work on the issues, including Executive Secretary Joe Volk.
		We welcome your gifts to FCNL, in support of our lobbying to influence public policy directly, or, if you would prefer a tax deduction, to the FCNL Education Fund.
	www.quakernet.org /FCNL/PeaceSigns.htm (846 words)

	U.S. Newswire : Releases : "California Rep. Lynn Woolsey Receives Peace Award from Quaker Lobby..." (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The award honors Rep. Woolsey's strong and principled opposition to U.S. military intervention in Iraq and her consistent work in Congress to engage in a dialogue on ending the U.S. military occupation of that country.
		The award from FCNL also recognizes the California congresswoman's work to promote the peaceful prevention of deadly conflict through her SMART security platform and her outspoken voice for reductions in military spending, pursuit of arms control and disarmament, and reduced oil consumption through renewable energy development.
		Working with a network of constituents in every congressional district in the United States, FCNL seeks to bring the concerns, experiences and testimonies of Friends to bear on national policy decisions.
	releases.usnewswire.com /GetRelease.asp?id=56540 (362 words)

	US Labor Against the War : How Much of Your Taxes Goes to the Military? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		FCNL has calculated this to be 40 percent of all federal funds outlays.
		Since individual income taxes make up the lion's share of the federal funds revenues, 40 percent is a close approximation of the amount of your income taxes that are being used to support the military.
		FCNL's analysis includes all of the programs identified in the federal budget as military programs, including the Department of Defense, nuclear weapons programs in the Department of Energy, and military-related programs in the departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and other independent agencies (e.g.
	www.uslaboragainstwar.org /article.php?id=3400 (634 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		FCNL: Infoline (2/9/01) Via NY Transfer News * All the News That Doesn't Fit FCNL INFO LINE February 9, 2001 (To learn more about the FCNL INFO LINE, please see the end of this message.) FORMER FCNL STAFF MEMBER DIES C.
		Lloyd Bailey, one of the first FCNL staff, died on the evening of January 23, 2001.
		FCNL also accepts credit card donations over the phone.
	www.blythe.org /nytransfer-subs/2001act/FCNL:_Infoline_(2-9-01) (386 words)

	[Grovenet] Fw: Invest in Peace and Human Security, Not War FCNL Tax Day Flier available online
		Download the FCNL Tax Day Flyer FCNL’s new tax day flier "Where do our income tax dollars go?" can help you share your concern about misplaced federal budget priorities with your community, local news media, and members of Congress.
		FCNL makes it easy to contact your members of Congress.
		Order FCNL publications and "War is Not the Answer" campaign bumper stickers and yard signs: http://www.fcnl.org/newinfo/special_pub.htm http://www.fcnl.org/iraq-war.htm Contribute to FCNL: http://www.fcnl.org/suprt/indx.htm Subscribe or update your information to this list: http://capwiz.com/fconl/mlm/.
	www.rdrop.com /pipermail/grovenet/2005-April/003154.html (472 words)

	Democratic Underground Forums - URGENT! -- Curb Expansion of USA Patriot Act -- FCNL Action Msg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On Feb. 7, 2003, the Center for Public Integrity (CPI) released a leaked, confidential copy of Bush Administration draft legislation called the "Domestic Security Enhancement Bill of 2003." This draft bill has been under refinement by the Justice Department as a follow-up of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001.
		FCNL CONFERENCE CALL ON IRAQ: On Sunday, Feb. 16 at 5 PM (EST), FCNL will hold a conference call to answer your questions about the threat of war against Iraq and to help you gear up for the work ahead.
		This message may be found regularly on FCNL's web site http://www.fcnl.org where a printer-friendly version is available and on PeaceNet in the fcnl.updates conference.
	www.democraticunderground.com /duforum/DCForumID60/36970.html (934 words)

	[Rpr-list] FCNL: Urge Iraq Intelligence Investigation (07/10/03) (fwd)
		This is the second FCNL action alert that I mentioned in my previous post.
		In the face of this level of public skepticism, a full reckoning on questions of U.S. intelligence and its use by officials is needed.
		Some have asked FCNL why we are actively supporting a public investigation into the Administration's use of intelligence.
	www.cs.earlham.edu /pipermail/rpr-list/2003-July/000081.html (1301 words)

	Iraq - FCNL
		Deaths of Marla Ruzicka and Faiz Ali Salim Remind FCNL of Costs of U.S. War and Occupation (April 16, 2005) (4/19/2005, posted 4/28/2005)
		FCNL Statement on U.S. Invasion of Iraq (3/20/2003)
		FCNL Analysis of CIA Director George Tenet’s Speech (2/12/2004, posted 2/13/2004)
	www.fcnl.org /issues/issue.php?issue_id=35 (1097 words)

	FCNL Silent Auction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Eastside Meeting is hosting a silent auction on Saturday, March 8th between 4:00 and 7:00 PM to benefit the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Educational Fund Capital Campaign.
		The current FCNL offices are situated in a prime location in Washington, DC, just across the street from the Hart Senate Office Building.
		Therefore, FCNL is in the midst of fundraising in order to afford gutting and rebuilding the offices behind the historic facade.
	www.quaker.org /eastside/EFMAuction.htm (233 words)

	[Rpr-list] fcnl-news@fcnl.org: FCNL (5/21/03): Iraq Lobby Days
		This event is co-sponsored by Amnesty International-USA, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), Fourth Freedom Forum, and United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society.
		The paper is available on FCNL's web site in both HTML and PDF formats.
		FCNL will not rent, sell, or trade your name to any other organization.
	www.cs.earlham.edu /pipermail/rpr-list/2003-May/000066.html (873 words)

	t r u t h o u t \|\| Wage peace in January
		FCNL is organizing Iraq Peace Campaign In-District Lobby Days this coming January, joined by a range of colleague organizations.
		But inside Iraq, many of the major political forces that participated in the December 15 elections for a new Iraqi National Assembly believe that their success will be linked to the establishment of a U.S. timetable for withdrawing from Iraq.
		As FCNL Senior Fellow on Iraq Rick McDowell explains in this analysis, one of the key factors that is fueling the insurgency and preventing the establishment of a stable, Iraqi-led democratic process is the ongoing presence of U.S. troops and bases, with no clear statement as to when those military forces will leave Iraq: http://www.fcnl.org/issues/item.php?item_id=1666andissue_id=35
	forum.truthout.org /blog/story/2005/12/20/142351/89 (2509 words)

	Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
		FCNL sends list 'Nuclear Calendar' to keep Friends informed and involved.
		Published by the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and the FCNL Education Fund.
		Publication is made possible by contributions from the Lippincott Foundation of the Peace Development Fund, Ploughshares Fund, Town Creek Foundation, Turner Foundation, Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, and the contributors and supporters of the Friends Committee on National Legislation and the FCNL Education Fund.
	www.pym.org /peace-and-concerns/comments.php?id=1327_0_152_0_C (238 words)

	Friends Committee on National Legislation
		Commentary from Executive Secretary Joe Volk: "This latest cycle of violent attacks and reprisals in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel is the best evidence that war is not the answer and that what is needed is a cease-fire and peacebuilding.
		"We at FCNL think there is no way to peace; peace is the way.
		We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work opening the way to peace in our own communities and through our civil society organizations’ work abroad and through government’s good offices in the Middle East." Read more.
	www.fcnl.org (216 words)

	[Gaias-cafe](US) FCNL: No New Nuclear Weapons! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		To view the sample letter, click on this link: http://capwiz.com/fconl/issues/alert/?alertid=6631026andtype=CO Given the urgency of these issues, we ask that you forward this action alert to 10 or more of your local friends.
		Adopting such a nuclear posture is a step backward and a virtual invitation for other nations to opt out of their NPT obligations as well.
		Contact Congress and the Administration, http://capwiz.com/fconl/dbq/officials/ Order FCNL publications and "War is Not the Answer" campaign bumper stickers and yard signs, http://www.fcnl.org/newinfo/special_pub.htm, http://www.fcnl.org/iraq-war.htm Contribute to FCNL, http://www.fcnl.org/suprt/indx.htm Subscribe or update your information to this list, http://capwiz.com/fconl/mlm/.
	mailman.greennet.org.uk /public/gaias-cafe/2004-November/002209.html (943 words)

	Democratic Underground Forums - FCNL LEGISLATIVE ACTION MESSAGE - January 23, 2003
		NATIONAL CALL IN DAY WEDNESDAY JAN. 29: The day after the President's State of the Union Address, there will be a national call in day to the White House and Congress to oppose war with Iraq.
		On Wednesday, Jan. 29, FCNL will send a special legislative action message in response to the President's speech.
		The President's war plans, tax cuts, and budget priorities threaten to take away the resources the country and world needs to address these real challenges to human security and development.
	www.democraticunderground.com /duforum/DCForumID60/30571.html (1292 words)

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