Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2478 Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009

Uganda Article | The Griffin

2010-10-26T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2478, titled “The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009”, was unanimously passed into law by congress on May 24. The bill reads as “To support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda ...

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A Quick Guide to the Lord's Resistance Army Bill | Enough

2010-10-19T20:00:00Z

As the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S.1067/HR 2478) moves closer to final passage by both the House and Senate and on to President Obama's desk, here is a short guide to this important and ...

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hitekhedhelp: A Quick Guide to the Lord's Resistance Army Bill ...

2010-10-19T20:00:00Z

As the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S.1067/H.R. 2478) moves closer to final passage by both the House and Senate and on to President Obama's desk, here is a short guide to this important ...

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AELLA's statement to American citizens

2010-09-12T20:00:00Z

HR 2478: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. Introduced. May 19, 2009. H.Con.Res. 124: Expressing the support of Congress for the Jewish community in Venezuela. Introduced. May 12, 2009 ...

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Morning Prayer

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

Please pray for the success of this campaign and for the defeat of HR 2478. The final verses of Psalm 94 are both comforting and sobering: 22But the LORD has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge. ...

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Petition against “Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services ...

2010-08-03T20:00:00Z

Heartbeat's affiliated pregnancy help centers are good for America! I urge you to NOT support the H.R. 2478 and allow the good work of pregnancy help centers to be available to all women. Please join with us in signing this petition. ...

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Africa Great Lakes Democracy Watch: More resistance to the U.S. ...

2010-07-31T20:00:00Z

More specifically, we are grateful to you for not ignoring the plight of the people by signing the “Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S.1067/HR 2478)” into law. The potential of this historic ...

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Babies Go To Congress to Defend Crisis Pregnancy Centers - U.s. ...

2010-07-30T20:00:00Z

HR 2478 is more about punishing CPC's at the behest of the abortion industry than about truth in advertising. After all, if truth were so important, there should be Congressional outrage over the lies Planned Parenthood tells to women ...

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Catholic Online: “Babies Go To Congress to Defend Crisis Pregnancy ...

2010-07-29T20:00:00Z

Babies Go To Congress to Defend Crisis Pregnancy Centers - U.s. ...

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

So the pro-aborts have persuaded some politicians to sponsor a bill called the "Stop Deceptive Advertising in Women's Services Act" (HR 2478). The bill would demand the Federal Trade Commission develop advertising rules for pregnancy ...

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Re: HC Bill Censors Pregnancy Resource Centers

2010-07-12T20:00:00Z

“Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act” (HR 2478) has been introduced in the House by Carolyn Maloney of NY (where else?). It attempts to curb free speech by restricting the advertising permitted to Pregnancy Crisis ...

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Illinois Federation for Right to Life: Federal Bill Puts Crisis ...

2010-07-11T20:00:00Z

Maloney's "Stop Deceptive Advertising in Women's Services Act" (H.R. 2478) purports to stop "any person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that such person is a provider of abortion services if such

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Restore-DC-Catholicism: Attacks on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Now ...

2010-07-10T20:00:00Z

The House bill number is H.R. 2478, entitled "Stop Deceptive Advertising in Women's Services Act" (These people are utterly lacking in originality - but that's the least of their problems). Its two lead sponsors are U.S. Rep. ...

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Federal Bill Puts Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the Crosshairs

2010-07-09T20:00:00Z

Maloney's "Stop Deceptive Advertising in Women's Services Act" (HR 2478) purports to stop “any person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that such person is a provider of abortion services if such ...

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<em>Is Anybody There?</em>: It Was Only A Matter of Time

2010-07-09T20:00:00Z

Maloney's "Stop Deceptive Advertising in Women's Services Act" (H.R. 2478) purports to stop “any person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that such person is a provider of abortion services if such ..

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Federal Bill Puts Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the Crosshairs

2010-07-08T20:00:00Z

H.R.5652: Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act ...

2010-06-28T20:00:00Z

It would appear that this bill, as introduced in the 111th Congress, is now called "H.R. 5652: Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act." (HR 2478 was accurate for previous sessions of Congress - see . ...

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Success: Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Victims of ...

2010-06-11T20:00:00Z

After several civilians have been killed, Congress finally passed the historic Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S. 1067/H.R. 2478) -- calling on the Obama administration to lead international efforts ...

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Building Peace in Northern Uganda: Local Voice & Non-Violent Solutions

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

Recovery Act of 2009 (S.1067/HR 2478)” Dear President Obama, For over two decades, the people of Northern Uganda have endured horrific violence as a result of a war between the. Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda ...

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Success: Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help Victims of ...

2010-05-20T20:00:00Z

After several civilians have been killed, Congress finally passed the historic Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S. 1067/HR 2478) -- calling on the Obama administration to lead international efforts ...

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John Norris: Peace Talks with the Lord's Resistance Army Are ...

2010-05-20T20:00:00Z

As the landmark legislation, the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S.1067/HR 2478) waits to be signed into law by President Obama, the debate about on how to deal with the Lord's Resistance ...

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Peace Talks with the LRA are Unrealistic, For Now | Enough

2010-05-17T20:00:00Z

Peace Talks with the LRA are Unrealistic, For Now | Humanitarian News

2010-05-17T20:00:00Z

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Conflict in the Democratic Republic ...

2010-05-15T20:00:00Z

HR2478 in Support of Stopping the Lord's Resistance Army. i. Congressmen Jim McGovern (D-MA), Ed Royce (R-CA) and Brad Miller (D-NC) introduced a bill to support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas affected by ...

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Lord S Resistance Army Online

2010-05-15T20:00:00Z

ontd_political: LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act ...

2010-05-15T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives' version of the bill (H.R. 2478) has a remarkable 201 co-sponsors from both sides of the aisle. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) originally introduced the legislation in the Senate on ...

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ontd_political: LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act ...

2010-05-15T20:00:00Z

John Prendergast & Lisa Shannon on Capitol Hill / LRA Disarmament ...

2010-05-13T20:00:00Z

1067/HR 2478). It is now being sent to President Obama's desk to be signed into law. What this means is that the US will now be required to implement a comprehensive strategy to address the violence of the LRA in the DRC, Southern Sudan ...

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NGOs Raise Concern About Northern Uganda/LRA Bill « MCC Washington ...

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (H.R. 2478). The Senate passed the bill in March. Emira Woods from the Institute for Policy Studies stated “This bill ...

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US Passes Bipartisan Bill Demanding an End to the Atrocities and ...

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

Ending the LRA…or preparing for a CIA-style strike? › Jina Moore

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

Let's skip the part where we wonder what a Congressional bill (HR 2478, for all you wonks) is going to accomplish that previous 'multilateral and regional' efforts, including the world's biggest peacekeeping force (MONUC, DRC), haven't.

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Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to End Deadly Lord's Resistance ...

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help End Africa's Longest ...

2010-05-12T20:00:00Z

I am very pleased to report that the House of Representatives passed the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S. 1067/H.R. 2478) today, sending this important piece of legislation to President Obama's ...

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John Prendergast: Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help End ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

I want to recognize the work of my friend and colleague from California, Congressman Royce, who introduced HR 2478 with me one year ago. To mark the bill's passage today, Congressman Royce aptly said, “The LRA's objectives are ...

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Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help End Africa's Longest ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

John Prendergast: Congress Passes Bipartisan Bill to Help End ...

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

AllHumanity Group: House to Hold Pivotal Vote on LRA Bill Tomorrow

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

Just two weeks ago, the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S.1067/H.R. 2478) was approved by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the final hurdle before going to the House of Representatives for a ...

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Social Networks for Africas Development - AfDB at Marseille 2.0

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

Just two weeks ago, the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S.1067/HR 2478) was approved by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, the final hurdle before going to the House of Representatives for a ...

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House to Hold Pivotal Vote on LRA Bill Tomorrow

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

House to Hold Pivotal Vote on LRA Bill Tomorrow | Enough

2010-05-10T20:00:00Z

A Quick Guide to the Lord's Resistance Army Bill | Enough

2010-05-04T20:00:00Z

America - Do You Feel Violated Yet? - TDR Roundtable

2010-04-22T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2478: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (b) Authorization of Appropriations - There is authorized to be appropriated $10000000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2012 to carry out this ...

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LRA Bill Continues To Roll Forward | Humanitarian News

2010-04-19T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2478, “The Lords Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009,” continues to pick up steam with 176 representatives signed on as co-sponsors. Last month, the Senate passed their version of the LRA bill (S. ...

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LRA Bill Continues To Roll Forward | Enough

2010-04-19T20:00:00Z

HR 2478, “The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009,” continues to pick up steam with 176 representatives signed on as co-sponsors. Last month, the Senate passed their version of the LRA bill.

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LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act : Shine Global

2010-04-06T20:00:00Z

The bipartisan LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S.1067, H.R. 2478), which was introduced in May 2009 will help stop the immediate violence and end one of Africa's longest-running conflicts by: ...

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LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act : Shine Global

2010-04-06T20:00:00Z

LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act : Shine Global

2010-04-06T20:00:00Z

Welcome Adventure - Post #5

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

ACTIVISM Your Story Can End a War Dear Representative Christopher Lee, I am contacting you in hopes of your support of the Lord's Resistance Army and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (HR 2478), the bill that will lead to a plan to end the ...

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ilovemylife: I LIVE on PLANET EARTH AND WANT HR 2478 PASSED

2010-03-27T20:00:00Z

There is a bill - HR 2478 that we need to get out of committee and on to the floor of the House of Representatives to vote on. And below are two key US Representatives that need to hear from you. Tell them that though you don't live in ...

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Life as the Bonner Senior Intern: Day 38/39

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

Today I spent the morning doing some research on different pieces of legislation including H.R.2478 - Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. I composed a letter to Congressman Kissell to urge him to ...

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Invisible Children

2010-03-16T20:00:00Z

Enough Project - Project to end genocide and crimes against humanity Cell Phones and Congo - Explanation of conflict in Eastern Congo Information on HR 2478, The Lord's Resistance Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. ...

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Invisible Children

2010-03-16T20:00:00Z

Information on HR 2478, The Lord's Resistance Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. Invisible Children - A bunch of different action items and ways to get involved. HOMEWORK: Worksheet, "Defining Genocide" DUE Tomorrow.

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Good News « Modern-Day Minstrel

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

Now, we need to wait on H.R. 2478, the House version, to come up for a vote. It's currently still in committee. Hopefully this momentum from the Senate will coax along the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. ...

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HR 2478

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

Today, I'm calling Representative Burgess (202-225-7772) about HR 2478, the House version of the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act. Here's what I'm going to say: “Hello. My name is Allison Kami and I'm from Denton, TX. ...

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Protestors hold out for people of Uganda | uco360

2010-03-08T19:00:00Z

According to Coburn's spokesperson, John Hart, the bill is currently in a House of Representative's committee. “The House of Representatives has not even passed this bill out of committee,” Hart said. The bill in the House is HR 2478. ...

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place: LRA Attacks and Congolese Army ...

2010-03-03T19:00:00Z

Contact your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S. 1067/H.R. 2478). This bill is the most widely co-sponsored legislation focused on sub-Saharan Africa in modern ...

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EM…..Would You Pay a Quarter to Stabilize Northern Uganda?

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The House counterpart to the bill is HR 2478. So what do you think? Here's the current vote on S. 1067, the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act. Click to vote, comment, learn more, or edit the wiki ...

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EM…..Would You Pay a Quarter to Stabilize Northern Uganda? : 104731

2010-03-02T19:00:00Z

The House counterpart to the bill is H.R. 2478. So what do you think? Here's the current vote on S. 1067, the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act. Click to vote, comment, learn more, or edit the wiki ...

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Aragó i Catalunya • Duran i Lleida Blog | La Franja

2010-02-14T19:00:00Z

Soft Security Blankie from the Soft & Snuggly collection, made with fleece or... http://bit.ly/b7dhQi; Come to "Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-4): HR 2478 Phone Blitz" Today from 7:30 am to 10:30 am http://bit.ly/apGaxy. Twitter ...

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Heart of life.

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Without United States intervention I see no end in sight for Africa's longest running war and this is why I believe it is important for the “LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S.1067, H.R. 2478)” to be passed. ...

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ENOUGH PROJECT.ORG: TAKE ACTION! « ParentsAgainstChildSoldiers' Blog

2010-02-05T19:00:00Z

TAKE ACTION today by calling your Senators and member of Congress (202-224-3121) and ask them to cosponsor Senate Bill 1067 or HR 2478 to help end the 20-year reign of terror by the Lord's Resistance Army in central Africa. ...

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Congress and Law: Congressional Activities on Sexual Violence in ...

2010-01-25T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2478 was introduced by Congressman James P. McGovern on May 19, 2009, and was referred to the. Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.Res. 542 was introduced on June 12, 2009 by Congressman Scott Garrett, and was ...

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Senate LRA Bill Makes History | Enough

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

If your Representative or Senator is not a cosponsor of this bill, call 202-224-3121 and urge them to support H.R. 2478 (House bill) or S. 1067 (Senate bill). To learn more about the LRA and the communities affected by their violence, ...

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Uganda and Liberia « Modern-Day Minstrel

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Today, I'm calling Representative Burgess (202-225-7772) about H.R. 2478, the House version of the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act. This bill is now up to 146 cosponsors but is still in committee. ...

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Senator Mark Udall Signs On To LRA Bill

2010-01-18T19:00:00Z

A companion bill, HR 2478, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Congressman Brad Miller (D-NC). To see if your representative and senators are part of this ...

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Back « Modern-Day Minstrel

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2478 – Currently has 140 cosponsors and is still in committee. Congo Conflict Minerals. S. 891 – Currently has 14 cosponsors and is still in committee. H.R. 4128 – Currently has 9 cosponsors and is still in committee. ...

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Would You Pay a Quarter to Stabilize Northern Uganda?

2009-12-20T19:00:00Z

Your view: Letters to the editor (Dec. 17) - Las Cruces Sun-News

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

Commit to the recovery and rehabilitation of the LRA affected communities in Uganda, South Sudan, CAR and DR Congo. Please also write your congressman and ask to co-sponsor the bill (S.1067, H.R. 2478) if they have not done so already. ...

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Your view: Letters to the editor (Dec. 17) - Las Cruces Sun-News

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

Gay Executions, Museveni, And Uganda Elections

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

... two US Senators –Russ Feingold and Sam Brownback– persuaded by Whitaker, Resolve! and Enough Project, have sponsored a Bill (HR 2478) that would authorize the US military to partner with Museveni's army to go after the LRA? ...

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Gay Executions, Museveni, And Uganda Elections

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

... two US Senators --Russ Feingold and Sam Brownback-- persuaded by Whitaker, Resolve! and Enough Project, have sponsored a Bill (HR 2478) that would authorize the US military to partner with Museveni's army to go after the LRA? ...

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Dictator Museveni, Now for Gay Executions

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

“how it ends”, you say?

2009-12-07T19:00:00Z

1067 and hr 2478. this thing was more personal. we set out to inform every senator, staffer and/or representative why this bill needed to be passed and why it meant so much to us. at the closing rally a few stories were shared, ...

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Pending Legislation before the US Congress regarding DRC December ...

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

HR2478 : To support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army through development of a regional strategy to support multilateral efforts to successfully protect civilians and ...

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Senate LRA Bill Gains Momentum | Enough

2009-11-23T19:00:00Z

Late last week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S. 1067/HR 2478), moving the bill to just one step away from final passage by the Senate. ...

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H.R.4128: Conflict Minerals Trade Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

Bills, People, Issues. S.891 Congo Conflict Minera... 8 · H.R.2454 American Clean Energ... 6 · H.R.2478 Lord's Resistance Arm... 5 · H.R.264 Save America Comprehe... 4 · H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans. ...

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Help Needed!

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

S. 1067: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda ...

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

... one of the bills that was brought to the forefront after the previous Lobby Days for Uganda sponsored by Invisible Children, Resolve, and other organizations. The other bill is HR 2478 (basically a House version of this same bill.) ...

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After the Walk

2009-11-08T19:00:00Z

Donniya: Meaning Behind the Mission: What Literacy Means To Me

2009-11-02T19:00:00Z

LRA Bill Continues To Roll Forward - H.R. 2478, “The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009,” continues to pick up steam with 176 representatives signed ... 1 hour ago ...

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H.R.3994: Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-11-01T19:00:00Z

Bills, People. H.R.2054 No Child Left Inside ... 1 · H.R.2454 American Clean Energ... 1 · H.R.2852 Project 2020: Buildin... 1 · H.R.2478 Lord's Resistance Arm... 1 · H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans. ...

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H.R. 2478 - Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda ...

2009-10-26T20:00:00Z

HR 2478 - Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 - Windows Live.

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Northern Uganda and Derek Webb

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Mia Farrow's Writings, Photos and Information on the Growing ...

2009-10-22T20:00:00Z

Email or call your Senators and Member of Congress and ask them to cosponsor the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S.1067/HR 2478) to help end the 20-year reign of terror of the LRA. ...

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TAKE ACTION TODAY!!! « ParentsAgainstChildSoldiers' Blog

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

Field Dispatch: Ex-LRA fighters paint a bleak picture of Congo ...

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

Updates

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

HR 2478 – 113 cosponsors. Burgess is sadly not among them, though the number of cosponsors is exciting! S. 1067 – 25 cosponsors. No sign of Cornyn or Hutchison. Water for the World Act. HR 2030 – 68 cosponsors. ...

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An Open Letter to Congress and Senate

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

1067, HR 2478) is currently in committee, and we fear that, in this unprecedented legislative session, this bill will be ignored and forgotten. It's bitterly ironic that Uganda's war with the terrorist LRA has crippled the country for ...

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Citizens Arrest « Modern-Day Minstrel

2009-10-07T20:00:00Z

Today, I'll also be calling Representative Burgess (202-225-7772) about the bill in the petition, H.R. 2478. Here's what I'm going to say: “Hello. My name is Allison Kami and I'm from Denton, TX. I'm calling to express my concern abou

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True Politics USA: My One-on-One with Rep. Thaddeus McCotter

2009-09-18T20:00:00Z

You are one of 105 cosponsors of H.R. 2478, which authorizes funds to be sent to Uganda for recovery. These funds would be used for humanitarian relief, reconstruction, reconciliation, transitional justice, and other purposes. ...

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Try, Try Again Â« Modern-Day Minstrel

2009-09-10T20:00:00Z

Today, I'm going to call Representative Burgess about the House version of the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act, H.R. 2478. This one has received a good number of cosponsors in the House (105), but it hasn't been enough ...

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These are not good days for the â€œstrong manâ€* in Africa

2009-08-15T20:00:00Z

Currently, there is a bill in US congress (HR.2478 and S.1067) calling for another round of Lightening Thunder. The Obama Administration is likely reluctant to support another war effort. To overcome such resistance, ...

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Response to Senator Feingoldâ€™s article: â€˜We Need a Strategy Not a ...

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

*Carolyn*, on August 2nd, 2009 at 6:14 pmSaid: > > Response to Senator Feingoldâ€™s article: *â€˜We Need a Strategy Not a Silver > Bullet to Stop the LRAâ€* > * > > *Re: Bills S 1067 and HR 2478* > > Senator Feingold, >

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Response to Senator Feingold's article: 'We Need a Strategy Not a ...

2009-08-09T20:00:00Z

*Re: Bills S 1067 and HR 2478*. Senator Feingold,. There are two combatant forces in the conflict in Northern Uganda, one being the LRA and the other being the Government of Uganda (GOU). Your article tends to place more emphasis on the ...

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AFRICOM could tackle LRA Â« The Nairobi Chronicle

2009-07-24T20:00:00Z

Senator Russ Feingold, who's office is the prime author along with Resolve Uganda of the LRA Bill (S.1067 and H.R. 2478), has had to clarify that the bill wouldn't necessarily mean another Ugandan-led mission. ...

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HR 2478: Lordâ€™s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda ...

2009-07-22T20:00:00Z

HR 2478: Lordâ€™s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us). Shared via AddThis.

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Phantom Rebels: Hysteria As Uganda Government's Survival Strategy

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

Phantom Rebels: Hysteria As Uganda Government's Survival Strategy

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

Phantom Rebels: Hysteria As Uganda Government's Survival Strategy

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

Phantom Rebels: Hysteria As Uganda Government's Survival Strategy

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

The easyVegan Weekend Activist, No. 12

2009-07-16T20:00:00Z

Resolve Uganda: Make Peace a Reality for the Children Affected by LRA Violence - Cosponsor S.1067/HR2478. Campaign Updates. Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR): Starting 7/13, the CCR, Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) and civil ...

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What does the constitution say about resignations Â« Ugandans-At-Heart

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

MCC Action Alert: Support Peace and Development in Uganda Â« MCC ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

The U.S. Congress recently introduced the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S. 1067/H.R. 2478). This bill addresses many of the broader development and justice challenges faced by northern ...

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96 Members of Congress Press for Action against LRA | Enough

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

They noted the introduction and bipartisan support of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (S. 1067/H.R. 2478), which is aimed at developing a strategy to apprehend the rebel group's ...

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activists speak out to end lra violence

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

they met with members of the house and senate to encourage their elected officials to support and co-sponsor the lord's resistance army lra disarmament and northern uganda recovery act of 2009 (s. 1067 in senate and hr 2478 in the ...

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Some Updates

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

The House version, HR 2478, is up to eighty cosponsors! A good number signed on this past Tuesday, with a few more yesterday. Still no Representative Burgess. The Senate version, S. 1067, is up to eighteen cosponsors, five of which ...

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we need a strategy, not a silver bullet, to stop the lra by sen ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

congressman jim mcgovern (d-ma) has introduced the same proposal in the house (hr 2478). with the help of the thousands of young people, momentum for our legislation is gaining. if passed, the measure would require the obama ...

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ontd_political: We Need a Strategy, Not a Silver Bullet, to Stop ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) has introduced the same proposal in the House (H.R. 2478). With the help of the thousands of young people, momentum for our legislation is gaining. If passed, the measure would require the Obama ...

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sen. russ feingold: we need a strategy, not a silver bullet, to ...

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

How It Ends, you say? Well, I....

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

We were present with camaraderie, fervor and determination, making sure they knew about S.1067 and H.R. 2478. Personally, my favorite part of the event was the camaraderie. The people in the white shirts with the â€œHow It Endsâ€* logo ...

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Feingold Calls for Comprehensive Strategy to Stop LRA | Enough

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced a version of this bill (HR 2478) in the House of Representatives. Feingold contends: If passed, the measure would require the Obama Administration to develop a comprehensive strategy to help ...

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Sen. Russ Feingold: We Need a Strategy, Not a Silver Bullet, to ...

2009-07-06T20:00:00Z

Ugandan Leaders, US Advocates Call for Non-Violent Strategy at *

2009-06-30T20:00:00Z

While it provides crucial development aid and support for transitional justice, the new bill (S. 1067, H.R. 2478) also includes a statement of policy that may allow the U.S.. military to pursue Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army ...

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boots: CURRENT STATUS OF LEGISLATION

2009-06-29T20:00:00Z

Let them know you met with them earlier this week regarding S.1067 or H.R.2478 and you want to know if their office has signed on yet. And if you want to find out about how you can be a part of advocacy campaigns in the future, ...

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Kristin N Weaver

2009-06-29T20:00:00Z

I therefore hope you will cosponsor the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S.1067/H.R.2478) that will help permanently put a stop to the LRA and contribute to sustainable peace in central Africa by increasing US ...

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Update!!! :: PhillyAdvocate

2009-06-28T20:00:00Z

THOMAS is now reporting 65 cosigners on HR 2478 and 16 on S1067! Congress is on recess this week which means that your representatives will be at their home offices. Now is a great time for all of you who missed the [...]

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PhillyAdvocate: Update!!!

2009-06-28T20:00:00Z

A Capitol Blog

2009-06-25T20:00:00Z

The Main goal of our efforts was to convince both houses to pass Brownbackâ€™s bill, HR 2478. The bill is pretty straight-forward; it charges President Obama to develop a solution to apprehend the warlord Joseph Kony, one of the worldâ€™s ...

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Up to the minute information on who has signed onto the ...

2009-06-25T20:00:00Z

Let them know you met with them earlier this week regarding S.1067 or H.R.2478 and you want to know if their office has signed on yet. We're getting word of more cosponsors all the time (Senators Levin and Whitehouse were both added in ...

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AFJN Opposes Military Language in Northern Uganda Bill By Beth ...

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

justice, the new bill (S. 1067, H.R. 2478) also includes a statement of policy that may allow the U.S.. military to pursue Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in D.R. Congo. AFJN strongly supports many parts of the ...

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Big Progress (But Not in Texas)

2009-06-23T20:00:00Z

1067 and HR 2478, the two versions of the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. In the Senate, S. 1067 gained three cosponsors after gaining two more the day before, bringing the total to twelve. ...

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What I told my Congressmen Â« Living Off Campus

2009-06-23T20:00:00Z

We asked our Congressmen to sign onto the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (HR 2478 and S1067). The bill requires President Obama to come up with a strategy to stop Joseph Kony within 180 days ...

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DC Love for Invisible Children: "Well, John, do you think we can ...

2009-06-23T20:00:00Z

I think he was impressed that we came back.) So hopefully...he's not on the THOMAS database yet, but FIVE OTHER Senators are! (H.R. 2478 and S.1067) Did I forget to mention that TWENTY-EIGHT Representatives were added yesterday as well? ...

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1500 Americans to lobby Congress on Tuesday to pass landmark LRA/N ...

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

Specifically, lobbyists will be advocating for passage of the Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament & Northern Uganda Recovery Act (S.1067 and H.R. 2478), a landmark bipartisan bill introduced recently that would require President Obama to ...

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Playing Catch Up Â« Modern-Day Minstrel

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

Today's plan is to catch up on what I didn't get to do yesterday, and also call Representative Burgess about H.R. 2478, the House version of the Northern Uganda bill. His phone number is 202-225-7772. Here's what I'm going to say: ...

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If Uganda Has Oil It Must Need The Pentagon's Democracy Â« Crossed ...

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

While it provides crucial development aid and support for transitional justice, the new bill (S. 1067, H.R. 2478) also includes a statement of policy that would allow the U.S. military to pursue Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance ...

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Tech News World Â» Facebook gives blue ribbons to top guinea-pig ...

2009-06-10T20:00:00Z

PPGG : Please ask your federal representatives to support the "Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women?s Services Act" (HR 2478). Send an email no ... 2009-06-11T18:47:59Z - Reply - View Tweet · healthy_way : Please RT: free advertising ...

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Congress wants to help Uganda fight war crimes

2009-06-04T20:00:00Z

On May 19th, Senators Rudd Feingold (D-WI) and Sam Brownback (R-KS) proposed The Lordâ€™s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009, or Senate Bill 1067; in the House of Representatives, Reps. ...

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Where I Get My Information Â« Modern-Day Minstrel

2009-06-04T20:00:00Z

You can select â€œbill numberâ€* and put in the specific bill's name (such as S. 1067 or H.R. 2478) and it will give you a summary (or the full text) of the bill along with the names of the sponsors and cosponsors. ...

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Vadium Technology Partners With Computer Point, Ltd. To Distribute ...

2009-06-01T20:00:00Z

Education is the first step to empowerment. imken888 H.R. 2478: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us) - http://shar.es/7IQD; eclara LEAD Uganda event was awesome. There was good food, ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army ...

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army ...

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009.

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S.1067: Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and... OpenCongress

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

Yesterday was a great day in Congress for S. 1067 and H.R. 2478, the two versions of the LRA Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. In the Senate, S. 1067 gained three cosponsors after gaining two more the day before, . ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army ...

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009.

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army ...

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2478, The Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009.

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H.R. 2478: To support stabilization and lasting peace in northern ...

2009-05-17T20:00:00Z

A bill in the US Congress: To support stabilization and lasting peace in northern Uganda and areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army through development of a regional strategy to support multilateral efforts to successfully protect ...

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