20 years after Iraq War vote, Barbara Lee is fighting to end the War on Terror
In an exclusive interview, the anti-war Democrat breaks down her efforts to rein in the president’s ability to wage war.
In an exclusive interview, the anti-war Democrat breaks down her efforts to rein in the president’s ability to wage war.
Complaining that domestic priorities are being sacrificed, these Democrats want to slash military spending by $100 billion.
This is the week when Congress can get the scissors out — or not. Either way, the military budget is overdue for a makeover.
Saying the 2002 authorization for military force has been “stretched beyond belief,” they hope to help pass a bipartisan bill on Thursday.
Bet you didn’t know there was an authorization for the use of military force against international communism still on the books.
The Michigan freshman and combat veteran says it’s time for Congress to step up and take care of this ‘low hanging fruit.’
Reps. Barbara Lee and Betty McCollum just took over two key sub-committees focused on foreign policy and defense spending.
Curtailing U.S. militarism is popular. Maybe it’s time to tackle the Pentagon’s budget too.