H.R.5056 - Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008

To provide for the appointment of a high-level United States representative or special envoy for Iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between the United States and Iran. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To provide for the appointment of a high-level United States representative or special envoy for Iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between the United States and Iran. as introduced.
  • Short: Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008 as introduced.

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11/05/08
Rahmbo vs. the Chicago Peace Movement

They asked that Emanuel support HR 5056, which would provide for the appointment of a United States envoy for Iran in order to ease tensions and normalize relations between the two countries. The activists also asked for an in-person ...

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10/24/08
The Folly Of Attacking Iran | Crooks and Liars

By the way, dont forget to sign the petition for H.R. 5056, there should be a rising crescendo of outrage before The Decider and his martinet controlling masters in the White House tell him to open his fucking mouth and ...

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10/24/08
The Folly Of Attacking Iran | Crooks and Liars

By the way, dont forget to sign the petition for H.R. 5056, there should be a rising crescendo of outrage before The Decider and his martinet controlling masters in the White House tell him to open his fucking mouth and say anything ...

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10/14/08
The Folly Of Attacking Iran | Crooks and Liars

By the way, dont forget to sign the petition for H.R. 5056, there should be a rising crescendo of outrage before The Decider and his martinet controlling masters in the White House tell him to open his fucking mouth and say anything ...

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09/16/08
• • • • Granny Peace Brigade • • • • » Blog Archive » GRANNIES GET ...

However, when Erica looks up Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur in Thomas.gov, she’ll find that she has NOT signed, and can thank her for that and encourage her to sign HR 5056. Big support for diplomacy with Iran. ...

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09/15/08
reports from the field: september 2008 actions

in the house: hr 5056, the iran diplomatic accountability act of 2008, calls for the appointment of a high-level united states representative/special enjoy for iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations between ...

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07/27/08
Nalita Media: An Unsung American Heroine -- Congresswoman Barbara ...

HR 5056 -- the Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008" Now, I am NOT going to sit here and go through all of the Bills Congresswoman Lee has sponsored and co-sponsored -- that would be too great a task, especially when I have ...

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07/01/08
Nathan Gardels: My Conversation with Madeleine Albright: Let's ...

We citizens need to urge our representatives to cosponsor H.R. 5056 which supports diplomatic efforts with Iran, toward staving off what looks more and more like another inevitable Bush-Cheney War. The Physicans for Social ...

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07/01/08
friday, july 4th, is "national dennis kucinich day." how will you ...

in january 2008, he cosponsored hr 5056, the iran diplomatic accountability act of 2008, which is also supported by the supported the physicians for social responsibility . without the benefit of a truthful media, ...

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06/29/08
editorial: talk to iran

the bill, hr 5056, has 14 co-sponsors and languishes in a house committee. unfortunately, too many lawmakers appear to be succumbing to the lobbyists for war. the iran sanctions act of 2008, introduced by democratic sen. ...

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06/14/08
Letter to the Editor: War with Iran is Possible

We need to do something before the Bush administration leaves us with a Christmas gift of global warfare. It is never to early to prevent a disaster. Learn about and talk to your representative about bill HR 5056 – which will promote ...

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06/11/08
barbara lee on the need to talk to iran

“that is why i have introduced hr 5056, the “iran diplomatic accountability act of 2008,” which directs the president to appoint a high-level envoy empowered to seek to conduct direct, unconditional, bilateral negotiations with iran for ...

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06/09/08
barbara lee talks to iranians

one of the important first steps we should take is to have direct, comprehensive, and unconditional bilateral talks with iran.” lee’s hr 5056, introduced in january and now backed by 14 cosponsors, would do exactly that. ...

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06/09/08
Diplomacy in Iran Congress "Call-in"

While you are speaking to your Representative, ask them to support HR 5056, the "Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008". This Act calls for the appointment of a high-level US representative for Iran for the purpose of easing ...

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06/09/08
Why Wouldn't Jesus Appease?

Ask your rep to co-sponsor HR 5056 to appoint an envoy to Iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations with Iran. The US and Iran share common interests in a stable Iraq, Afghanistan, and Middle East. ...

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06/08/08
Are You There, Tehran? It's Me, the Great Satan | Danger Room from ...

That is why I have introduced H.R. 5056, the ‘Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008,’ which provides for the appointment of a high-level envoy empowered to conduct direct, unconditional, bilateral negotiations with Iran for the ...

Source: Danger Room
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06/08/08
Tuesday morning, OK?

While you are speaking to your Representative, ask them to support HR 5056, the "Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008". This Act calls for the appointment of a high-level US representative for Iran for the purpose of easing ...

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06/08/08
Join National Call-In for Diplomacy with Iran Day Tuesday June 1oth

Please forward widely. Dear Friend of United for Peace and Justice,. We know we’ve been asking you to make a lot of phone calls to Congress lately. Tomorrow, as part of a “Time to Talk with Iran” event, UFPJ will be asking members of ...

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06/08/08
National Call-In Day for Diplomacy With Iran

Ask your rep to co-sponsor HR 5056 to appoint an envoy to Iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations with Iran. The US and Iran share common interests in a stable Iraq, Afghanistan, and Middle East. ...

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05/17/08
HR 5056: Iran Diplomacy Bill, Rep. Barbara Lee

Sat Jan 19, 2008 Carah Ong at Iran Nuclear Watch has scooped the MSM once again, with the news that Rep. Barbara Lee, D-CA, has introduced a Bill called the Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008, the goal of which is: To provide ...

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05/03/08
upcoming events - 05/04/08

ask your representative to co-sponsor hr 5056 and support hearings that will promote direct negotiations with iran without preconditions. ask them to take this action with the goal of creating a new and productive dialogue between the ...

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04/16/08
carter doesn't quit

hr 5056: iran diplomatic accountability act of 2008 hr 5084: to require the secretary of state to conduct ongoing assessments of the effectiveness of sanctions against iran, and for other purposes. hr 5102: on time act of 2007 ...

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04/16/08
In Iraq funding debate, House members warn of war with Iran

The Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008 (HR.5056) has steadily gained cosponsors since its introduction in January. Waters and Woolsey are cosponsors of the bill and all five representatives are members of the Out of Iraq Caucus. ...

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04/04/08
support diplomacy with iran

representative barbara lee (d - ca) has introduced the iran diplomatic accountability act of 2008 (hr 5056) to begin direct and unconditional diplomatic negotiations between the us and iran. this bill would allow the president to ...

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04/01/08
Robert Naiman: Feinstein: Get Real with Iran Diplomacy

Barbara Lee has introduced H.R. 5056, the "Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008." The bill would provide for the appointment of a high-level US representative for Iran for the purpose of easing tensions and normalizing relations ...

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03/16/08
Admiral Fallon’s Resignation May Signal Harsher Policies Towards Iran

Currently, there is legislation in Congress called the Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008 (HR 5056), which would begin direct and unconditional diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran. This bill would allow the president ...

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03/16/08
Admiral Fallon’s Resignation May Signal Harsher Policies Towards Iran

Currently, there is legislation in Congress called the Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008 (HR 5056), which would begin direct and unconditional diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran. This bill would allow the president ...

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03/05/08
'1979 Hostage Crisis Sparked by US'

The tour is also promoting the House of Representatives Bill HR 5056, known as the Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008. Known for his award-winning book All the Shah's Men, Kinzer was a correspondent for 20 years and has covered ...

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03/05/08
'1979 Hostage Crisis Sparked by US'

The tour is also promoting the House of Representatives Bill HR 5056, known as the Iran Diplomatic Accountability Act of 2008. Known for his award-winning book All the Shah's Men, Kinzer was a correspondent for 20 years and has covered ...

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02/18/08
In case you missed it...compilation 2 | Makes Sense To Me ...

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