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No Budget For Afghanistan?

No Budget For Afghanistan?

The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2014 failed to provide a new figure for funding the war in Afghanistan. The administration’s inability to provide details on the military transition, or any other part of the transition for that matter, jeopardizes its ability to end this war responsibly.

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Troop Talks While Pakistan Votes

Troop Talks While Pakistan Votes

U.S. and Afghan officials met on Saturday to discuss issues surrounding the continued presence of American troops in the country after 2014. To the east, Pakistan held its presidential elections over the weekend. Pakistan Muslim League—Nawaz Sharif claims victory in the contest.

A New Strategy

End Combat Operations; Don't Abandon Afghans

End Combat Operations; Don't Abandon Afghans

Support Afghanistan policy based on political and economic support for Afghan civil society. Get background information, policy analysis and recommendations and costs of the war in life and treasure.

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Senate Passes Non-Binding Amendment Expediting Transition in Afghanistan

By a vote of 62-33, the Senate endorsed a non-binding amendment to the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act that seeks to expedite the transition in Afghanistan.

94 Members of Congress Call for Accelerated Withdrawal

On December 5, as President Obama considers how many troops he will withdraw from Afghanistan during the first year of his second term, Rep. Barbara Lee (CA) and Rep. Walter Jones (NC) were joined by 92 members of Congress in sending a letter to President Obama asking that he announce an accelerated withdrawal from Afghanistan. FCNL participated in this effort.

Three-Quarters of U.S. Public Against the War

Recent polling reveals that the public is overwhelming opposed to continued U.S. military operations in Afghanistan.

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Congress Increasing Vocal on Afghanistan

See which powerful members of Congress are representing their constituents.

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FCNL Statement of Legislative Policy

"Although national security is widely perceived to depend on military strength, more weapons do not provide enduring security. Military expansion provokes fear and potential retaliation.

We support active non-violent responses to prevent or transform violent conflict at all levels.

The United States should develop and support nonmilitary assistance programs in partnership with appropriate international and independent non-governmental organizations."

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Matt Southworth lobbies on foreign policy issues, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq.

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