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Article: As War Talk Boils, Peace Movement Builds: From Phone-ins to Sit-ins, Communities Throughout United States Act to Oppose White House's Planned War With Iraq.
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- October 3, 2002
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Byline: Global Exchange
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- As Congress begins debate on whether to authorize an invasion of Iraq, communities across the United States are increasing pressure on their elected representatives to oppose a war. The grassroots energy will likely influence many Members of Congress as they decide if they should oppose an Iraq invasion.
In recent weeks, millions of people across the country have contacted their senators and representatives to express their opposition to a war with Iraq. Capitol Hill staffers have told peace and human rights groups that they are receiving hundreds of calls a day on the issue, with citizen ...