Iraq Resolution Press Summary

Iraq Press Summary

National

Masses to march on both sides of war

USA Today

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-03-13-veterans-war_N.htm?csp=34

March 14, 2007

Christian Science Monitor

States begin criticizing Iraq policy, too

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0222/p03s03-usfp.html

February 22, 2007

New York Times

Democrats in State Capitols Push Antiwar Resolutions

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/16/us/16pressure.html?_r=1&oref=login

February 16, 2007

ABC: The Note

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNote/story?id=156238

February 16, 2007

Stateline.org

Iraq war draws nays in state capitols

http://www.stateline.org/live/?contentId=181267

February 16, 2007

Washington Post

Democratic Lawmakers Denounce Troop Surge With a Passionate Letterto Capitol Hill

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/13/AR2007021301216.html

February 14, 2007

The Nation

States to Congress: Block War Escalation

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat?bid=1&pid=163262

February 2, 2007

CNN

Lamont not done with politics

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/02/lamont-not-done-with-politics.html

February1, 2007

Christian Science Monitor

Antiwar protesters target Congress

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0126/p01s01-ussc.html?s=t5

January 26, 2007

The Raw Story

State legislators urged to pass resolutions against escalation bygrassroots coalition

http://www.rawstory.com/news/2007/National_state_legislative_campaign_kicksoff_to_0118.html

January 18, 2007

The Nation

A 50-State Response to Bush

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/edcut%3Fbid=7%26pid=157969

January 16, 2007

Arizona

TheJournal of Business of Phoenix

State Democrats express concern over U.S. troop surge in Iraq

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/02/12/daily56.html

February 16, 2007

TheJournal of Business of Phoenix

State Democrats seek support for troop withdrawal

http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/02/05/daily10.html?jst=b_ln_hl

February 2, 2007

California

Los Angeles Times

Calif. Senate OKs resolution against Iraq

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-calvote14feb14,1,5916792.story?coll=la-headlines-politics&ctrack=1&cset=true

February 14, 2007

San Francisco Chronicle

State Senate OKs resolution opposing troop increase

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2007/02/14/MNGEVO47I31.DTL&type=politics

February 14, 2007

Sacramento Bee

Senate Democrats, Republicans spar over buildup of Iraq troops

http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/123158.html

February 14, 2007

San Jose Mercury News

The Week in review: Declaring war on war

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/16675803.htm

February 11, 2007

San Jose Mercury News

Voters growing impatient with Congress

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/16665216.htm

February 9, 2007

KPIX – Bay Area

WEDNESDAY MIDDAY NEWS ROUNDUP

http://cbs5.com/localwire/localfsnews/bcn/2007/02/07/n/HeadlineNews/NEWS-ROUNDUP/resources_bcn_html

February 7, 2007

Mercury News – San Jose

Troops add their voices to chorus calling for reversal of Iraqpolicy

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/politics/16474731.htm

January 16, 2007

Colorado

Denver Post

Legislature right to weigh in on Iraq war

http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_5427295

March 14, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Johnson: 'Get Out of Iraq' measure's author taking some blows

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/news_columnists/article/0,1299,DRMN_86_5416065,00.html

March 14, 2007

KMGH - Denver

Big Crowd Expected At Capitol For Iraq Debate

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/11248110/detail.html

March 14, 2007

Denver Post

Another resolution to ignore

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5419752

March 13, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Hearing to bring Iraq debate to Statehouse

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_5411171,00.html

March 12, 2007

Daily Times-Call

War protesters, military families may testify at Iraq hearing

http://www.longmontfyi.com/Local-Story.asp?id=15139

March 12, 2007

KMGH - Denver

War Protesters, Military Families Expected At Iraq Hearing

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/politics/11226033/detail.html

March 11, 2007

KCNC – Denver

Protesters, Families Expected At Iraq Hearing

http://cbs4denver.com/politics/local_story_070200546.html

March 11, 2007

Durango Herald

State DemsÔ¢ Iraq resolution draws fire from Republicans

http://durangoherald.com/asp-bin/article_generation.asp?article_type=news&article_path=/news/07/news070311_9.htm

March 11, 2007

Denver Post

GOP ready to fight over resolution on Iraq

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5389763

March 9, 2007

Pueblo Chieftan

Colorado House battle brewing over Iraq vote

http://www.chieftain.com/metro/1173437169/2

March 9, 2007

Denver Post

Iraq war's cost trickles down to states

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_5346769

March 4, 2007

Summit Daily News – Breckenridge

Lawmakers will hold hearing on Iraq resolution

http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070302/NEWS/103020087

March 2, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Marine's dad backs state anti-war resolution

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_5386107,00.html

March 1, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Anti-war resolution triggers Capitol firestorm

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_5386689,00.html

March 1, 2007

Denver Post

Under the dome, 3/1

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_5326856

March 1, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Littwin: Word from the Capitol: No apology for Iraq debate

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/news_columnists/article/0,1299,DRMN_86_5386124,00.html

March 1, 2007

KMGH - Denver

State Senators To Introduce Measure Objecting Iraq Escalation

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/politics/11139405/detail.html

February 28, 2007

KDVR - Colorado

State Senate Weighs Opposition to Bush Iraq Surge

http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=2529846&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

February 28, 2007

KUSA - Denver

State senators introduce measure objecting to Iraq escalation

http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=65614

February 28, 2007

Summit Daily News – Breckenridge

Iraq resolution opposes sending more troops to Iraq

http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070228/NEWS/102280039

February 28, 2007

KCNC - Denver

Colorado Legislature May Debate Resolution On Iraq

http://cbs4denver.com/politics/local_story_053072638.html

February 22, 2007

Denver Post

Under the dome, 2/22: Iraq buildup resolution

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_5277303

February 22, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Squaring off over war: Iraq proposal may have lawmakers battlingit out

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_5366858,00.html

February 21, 2007

Durango Herald

State lawmakers target negative ads

http://durangoherald.com/asp-bin/article_generation.asp?article_type=news&article_path=/news/07/news070210_5.htm

February 10, 2007

Denver Post

Under the Dome, 2/9: Senators eye anti-war decree

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_5189509

February 9, 2007

KCNC – Denver

Sens. Want Bipartisan Support For Iraq Resolution

http://cbs4denver.com/politics/local_story_040094311.html

February 9, 2007

Rocky Mountain News

Sen. Tupa calls for Iraq war statement

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/government/article/0,2777,DRMN_23906_5337132,00.html

February 8, 2007

Connecticut

Stamford Advocate

Lamont, Schlesinger continue political activism

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/state/hc-07012748.apds.m0551.bc-ct--liebfeb07,0,4304593.story?coll=hc-headlines-local-wire

February 7, 2007

GreenwichTime

Lamont laments potential troop buildup in Iraq

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/local/scn-gt-a1lamontfeb06,0,727954.story?coll=green-news-local-headlines

February 2, 2007

Georgia

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Suddenly,PeachCare gets wrapped up in the Iraq debate

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/politicalinsider/entries/2007/02/05/suddenly_peachcare_gets_wrappe.html

February 1, 2007

WXIA -Atlanta

Busloads of Protestors Head to D.C.

http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=91161

January 26, 2007

Iowa

Des Moines Register

Iowa Senate votes to oppose Iraq surge

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070215/NEWS/70215014/1001

February 15, 2007

Sioux City Journal

Iowa Senate formally opposes Iraq troop surge

http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/02/15/news/latest_news/ffeb9f61c6c388d18625728300646000.txt

February 15, 2007

AP – Iowa

Iowa Senate passes resolution opposing war escalation

http://w3.nexis.com/new/results/docview/docview.do?risb=21_T1157194052&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T1157194054&cisb=22_T1157194053&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=304481&docNo=1

February 15, 2007

Radio Iowa

Iowa Senate passes resolution opposing Iraq troop surge

http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=C716885B-D5E0-FD41-3471888633B37BAC

February 15, 2007

Marshalltown Times-Republican

Majority of Iowa Senate decries Iraq war policies

http://www.timesrepublican.com/Central%20Iowa/articles.asp?articleID=6732

February 14, 2007

KCRG – Cedar Rapids

Majority of Iowa Senate Signs Iraq Resolution

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/5797371.html

February 12, 2007

Kansas

Kansas City Star

Bill revived to protect funerals of soldiers

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascitystar/news/politics/16623993.htm

February 2, 2007

WichitaEagle

Betts' resolution on Iraq gets hearing

http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/16604552.htm

February2, 2007

Topeka Capital-Journal

Paralyzed vet implores senators to oppose troop buildup

http://cjonline.com/stories/020207/sta_143994353.shtml

February2, 2007

KansasCity Star

TroopSurge a Kansas Issue

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/local/16601904.htm

February 2, 2007

EmporiaGazette – Kansas

Shadowinga Senator

http://www.emporiagazette.com/news/2007/feb/02/shadowing_senator/

February 2, 2007

WichitaEagle Blog

Iraq war debate hitting home

http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2007/02/iraq_war_debate.html

February 1, 2007

Wichita Eagle

Legislature may weigh in on Iraq

http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/local/16577752.htm

January 30, 2007

Topeka Capital-Journal

Lawmaker takes stand on Iraq plan

http://cjonline.com/stories/013007/sta_143067650.shtml

January 30, 2007

WIBW – Kansas

Kansas Lawmakers May Have a Chance to Voice Their Opinion toWashington

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/5409856.html

January 30, 2007

KWCH – Kansas

Wichita Senator Proposes Resolution against War in Iraq

http://www.kbsd6.com/Global/story.asp?S=6026135

January 30, 2007 ?

Legislators ponder resolution while wounded veteran testifies

KTKA – Kansas

Legislators ponder resolution while wounded veteran testifies

http://www.49abcnews.com/news/2007/feb/01/legislators_ponder_resolution_while_wounded_vetera/

February1, 2007

LawrenceJournal-World

Lawmakers disagree with troop increase

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2007/jan/27/lawmakers_disagree_troop_increase/

January 27, 2007

LawrenceJournal-World

Kansas Senate considers opposition to increasing troops in Iraq

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2007/jan/26/kansas_senate_considers_opposition_increasing_troo/

January 26, 2007

Maine

Portland Press Herald

Democratic legislators come out against surge

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/state/070216iraqletter.html

February 16, 2007

Times Record – Mid-Coast

Pols issue anti-war letter

http://www.timesrecord.com/website/main.nsf/news.nsf/0/4DCF2A2AD7D3D6A70525728400648F40?Opendocument

February 16, 2007

Maryland

Baltimore Sun

Legislators ask others to oppose troop plan

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.surge14feb14,0,2474244.story?coll=bal-local-headlines

February 14, 2007

Massachusetts

Boston Globe

R.I. lawmakers push for resolution opposing Iraq troop surge

http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2007/03/07/ri_legislature_considers_anti_war_resolutions/

March 7, 2007

Boston Globe

NH lawmakers voting on Iraq resolution

http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2007/02/28/nh_lawmakers_voting_on_iraq_resolution/

February 28, 2007

Boston Globe

Quotes from Vermont Legislature's debate on Iraq resolution

http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2007/02/13/quotes_from_vermont_legislatures_debate_on_iraq_resolution/

February 13, 2007

Montana

Great Falls Tribune

Lawmakers should waste no more time on Iraq

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070216/OPINION01/702160320

February 16, 2007

Billings Outpost

This time, let Congress decide whether to have war

http://www.billingsnews.com/story?storyid=22424&issue=376

February 16, 2007

Billings Gazette

Iraq Resolution draws sharp criticism

http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/02/10/news/state/28-iraq.txt

February 10, 2007

Billings Gazette

Senator to ask for resolution against Iraq policies

http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/02/05/news/state/23-iraq.txt

February 2, 2007

Billings Gazette

Dem legislators join in war protest at Capitol

http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/01/28/news/state/60-war.txt

January28, 2007

BillingsGazette

Dozens rally against escalating war in Iraq

http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/01/27/news/state/23-protest.txt

January 27, 2007

KXLH -Montana

Anti-war protesters march in Helena

http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=5999849

January27, 2007

New Hampshire

Journal Enquirer

Dodd enlists state lawmakers

http://www.journalinquirer.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18027743&BRD=985&PAG=461&dept_id=161556&rfi=6

March 2, 2007

Concord Monitor

N.H. House to vote on Iraq resolution

http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070301/REPOSITORY/703010345/1037/48HOURS

March 1, 2007

FosterÔ¢s Daily Democrat

Maine legislators' letter expresses concernover Iraq

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070216/FOSTERS01/102160217

February 16, 2007   

New Jersey

Asbury Park Press

Assembly measure opposes surge

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070307/NEWS03/703070350/1007

March 7, 2007

Trenton Times

Anti-war activists announce new campaign

http://blog.nj.com/timesupdates/2007/03/antiwar_activists_announce_new.html

March 6, 2007

North Dakota

Panel OKs amended peace resolution

http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2007/02/23/news/local/129258.txt

February 23, 2007

KXMC - Minot

ND Legislators Debate Iraq War

http://www.kxmb.com/News/Local/98094.asp

February 22, 2007

Oregon

Portland Oregonian

Iraq move evokes Vietnam memories

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1173155129222080.xml&coll=7

March 6, 2007

Salem Statesman Journal

Group pushes anti-war measure

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070306/LEGISLATURE/703060327/1042

March 6, 2007

Portland Oregonian

Committee forwards memorial urging Iraq troop withdrawal

http://blog.oregonlive.com/politics/2007/03/committee_forwards_memorial_ur.html

March 5, 2007

Portland Mercury

State of War

http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/Content?oid=268057&category=22101

March 1, 2007

Portland Oregonian

Torn by war and a resolution

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1172550312133770.xml&coll=7

February 27, 2007

Salem StatesmanJournal

Testimony about Iraq brings tears in Legislature

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070227/LEGISLATURE/702270354/1042

February 27, 2007

PortlandOregonian

Kulongoski says Iraq war is about oil

http://blog.oregonlive.com/politics/2007/02/kulongoski_says_iraq_war_is_ab.html

February 26, 2007

Salem News

Committee Considers Anti-War Resolution

http://www.salem-news.com/articles/february262007/moveon_22707.php

February 26, 2007

EugeneRegister-Guard

Area legislators tout anti-war resolutions

http://www.registerguard.com/news/2007/02/01/d1.cr.legewar.0201.p1.php?section=cityregion

February1, 2007

KATU – Portland

Oregon anti-Iraq war resolution finds backers

http://www.katu.com/news/5458021.html

February 1, 2007

Portland Oregonian

Democrats in Ore. Legislature tout anti-Iraq war resolution

http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-18/1170292444191070.xml&storylist=orlocal

January 31, 2007

Rhode Island

The Providence Journal

Measures critical of BushÔ¢s policies offered to Assembly

http://www.projo.com/news/content/iraq_oppose_03-08-07_JF4OIER.34d865a.html

March 8, 2007

Newport Daily News

In RhodeIsland, a call to bring troops home

http://www.newportdailynews.com/articles/2007/03/08/news/news2.txt

March 8, 2007

WLNE

RI legislature considers anti-war resolutions

http://www.abc6.com/onset?id=24823&template=article.html

March 7, 2007

Pawtucket Times

Opposing the 'surge'

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18053244&BRD=1713&PAG=461&dept_id=24491&rfi=6

March 7, 2007

Texas

Houston Chronicle

Legislature Highlights

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/special/07/legislature/4516353.html

January31, 2007

Vermont

Bennington Banner

War turns personal as Sheehan appears in Senate

http://www.benningtonbanner.com/headlines/ci_5347956

March 3, 2007

Burlington Free Press

Veterans, lawmakers split over Legislature's Iraq resolution

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070214/NEWS01/702140314/1009/NEWS05

February 16, 2007

WCAX - Vermont

Vermont lawmakers looking for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=6065639&nav=4QcS

February 11, 2007

Burlington Free Press

Legislature to vote on Iraq troop withdrawal

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070210/NEWS01/702100311/1009

February 12, 2007

Rutland Herald

Vermont state lawmakers may take up Iraq war resolution

http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070210/NEWS03/702100363/1004/NEWS03

February 10, 2007

Bennington Banner

Vt. lawmakers to debate Iraq withdrawal

http://benningtonbanner.com/headlines/ci_5201389

February 20, 2007

Addison Independent

War, healthcare, school funding tops first legislative breakfastof year

http://www.addisonindependent.com/?q=node/406

February 8, 2007

Rutland Herald

Author encourages impeachment vote

http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070205/NEWS02/70204003

February 5, 2007

Washington

Seattle Times

Impeach Bush? Not from Olympia

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/2003606307_impeached08.html

March 8, 2007

SeattleTimes

Impeachment resolution gets one-sided hearing

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003596868_impeach02m.html

March 2, 2007

KNDO/KNDU– Yakima/Kennewick

Hundreds call for investigation of Bush administration

http://www.kndo.com/Global/story.asp?S=6165962&nav=menu484_2_10

March 2, 2007

KOMO – Seattle

Hundreds call for investigation of Bush administration

http://www.komotv.com/news/local/6239391.html

March 1, 2007

Seattle Times

Bush bill puts Democrats at odds

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003590989_iraqresolution27m.html

February 27, 2007

SeattlePost-Intelligencer

Murray, Inslee tell state legislators to end the impeachment talk

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/305173_impeach26ww.html

February23, 2007

BallardNews-Tribune

Kohl-Welles seeks Iraq de-escalation

http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/articles/2007/02/06/news/local_news/news06.txt

February 6, 2007

Wisconsin

Oshkosh Northwestern

New anti-war group to meet in Oshkosh Saturday

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070223/OSH/70223161/1987

February 23, 2007

Blogs

National

http://www.campusprogress.org/features/1453/states-surge-against-escalation-in-iraq

http://scoop.epluribusmedia.org/story/2007/2/26/214017/474

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/15/escalation-battle-moves-to-the-states/

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/02/05/doin-it-for-themselves/

http://southernstudies.org/facingsouth/2007/01/surge-for-peace.asp

http://matt_stoller.mydd.com/story/2007/1/17/212451/435

http://scoop.epluribusmedia.org/story/2007/2/13/182748/53

Connecticut

http://www.myleftnutmeg.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=E2FE976BE8ED22ACEA2D37B91FAC9B00?diaryId=5660

http://wpkntoday.blogspot.com/2007/01/this-afternoon-on-between-lines_30.html

Colorado

http://colorado.mediamatters.org/items/200703120001

http://colorado.mediamatters.org/items/200703070001

http://blog.peakdems.org/2007/01/co-officials-start-to-work-against.html

http://www.coloradoconfidential.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1312

Kansas

http://hopeandpolitics.blogspot.com/2007/01/you-know-bush-is-hurting-when-kansas.html

Montana

http://www.leftinthewest.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=219

New Mexico

http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2007/01/sen_kennedy_say.html

http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2007/01/progressives_to.html

Vermont

http://www.greenmountaindaily.com/userDiary.do;jsessionid=C566826660BD8EA47EE1AFC92905AAEC?personId=83

West Virginia

http://wvkossacks.blogspot.com/2007/01/standing-up-against-escalation-in-iraq.html