Official Daily Action for Wednesday December 5, 2019
Yesterday, Democrats on three House committees released a report documenting the impeachment case against President Trump. The document laid out the conclusions of the inquiry into allegations that he abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to help him in the 2020 presidential election and then impeded attempts by Congress to investigate.
ACTION 1: Read the Report, provided with commentary by the New York Times
In a Democracy like ours, it’s important that those of us who are not in the government have the right to access the findings of our government. Even if you skim the report, please be engaged and exercise your right to know.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/03/us/politics/house-impeachment-report.html
ACTION 2: Thank our Reps for their resolution against Russia re-joining the G-7, and ask Senators to introduce companion legislation
President Trump has been lobbying to have Russia re-admitted to the Group of Seven nations (G-7) that includes the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. Russia was expelled in 2014 due to its invasion of Ukraine. Russia should not be allowed back into this close-knit group of nations.
Yesterday, the House passed H.Res.546 – Disapproving the Russian Federation’s inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. Let’s thank our Reps for this resolution, and ask our Senators to introduce companion legislation.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal–DC 202-225-3106; Seattle 206-674-0040
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Rep. Adam Smith–DC 202-225-8901; Renton 425-793-5180
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Sen. Patty Murray–DC 202-224-2621; Seattle 206-553-5545
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Sen. Maria Cantwell–DC 202-224-3441; Seattle 206-220-6400
SCRIPT for Jayapal and Smith:
“Hello, I’m [name] from [city, zip]. I’m calling today to thank you for H.Res.546 – Disapproving the Russian Federation’s inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. Russia has attacked Ukraine. The recent impeachment hearings have also shown strong evidence that Russia attacked the United States elections. Russia does not belong among our friends at future G-7 summits.”
SCRIPT for Murray and Cantwell:
“Hello, I’m [name] from [city, zip]. I’m calling today to ask you to introduce companion legislation to H.Res.546 – Disapproving the Russian Federation’s inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. Russia has attacked Ukraine. The recent impeachment hearings have also shown strong evidence that Russia attacked the United State elections. Russia does not belong among our friends at future G-7 summits. Please join the House in their strong statement of disapproval.”
Background
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/546
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https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/03/us/politics/house-impeachment-report.html
Event
What: Impeachment Eve Rally to demand Action from Congress
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building Plaza, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle
When: The night before the impeachment vote. RSVP to get a text when the date is known http://act.moveon.org/event/impeach-and-remove-attend/125784
