Press Releases

Apr 1, 2009

Gary Hart Praises Obama-Medvedev Commitment to New Nuclear Treaty

Former Senator Gary Hart, chairman of Council for a Livable World, praised Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitriy Medvedev for their commitment to negotiate a new legally-binding treaty to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which expires in December.

Mar 6, 2009

Council for a Livable World Welcomes Clinton-Lavrov Steps Forward

Council for a Livable World today welcomed the commitment by the U.S. and Russian foreign ministers to move forward with negotiations on a successor to the START nuclear arms reduction treaty, which expires in December.

Nov 26, 2008

Anti-Iraq War Group Comes Out in Support of U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement

Council for a Livable World, a leading anti-Iraq war organization, announced its support today for the status of forces agreement recently signed by the United States and Iraq.

Sep 17, 2008

Thirty Four Independent Experts and Organizations Send Letter to Congress Opposing U.S. India Nuclear Deal

Thirty four independent experts and organizations sent a letter to members of Congress today asking them to resist pressure to rush toward approving the U.S.-India nuclear agreement in its current form.

Sep 17, 2008

Thirty Four Independent Experts and Organizations Send Letter to Congress Opposing U.S. India Nuclear Deal

Security experts, including Council staff, request that Congress resist pressure to pass U.S. India Nuclear Deal in its current form.

Aug 20, 2008

“Future Leaders of America” Event at Democratic Convention in Denver to Feature Veterans Running for Congress

On August 26, CLW-VETPAC will host a major event at the Democratic Convention in Denver to honor all the veterans who are running as Democrats for Congress this year.

Jul 11, 2008

Press Release: Retired Military Leaders Oppose Provocative House Resolution on Iran

Three retired military leaders sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to abandon a resolution currently making its way through Congress that might lead to a blockade or the use of force against Iran.

Jun 24, 2008

Stopping U.S.-Iraq Permanent Bases Agreement Is Top Priority for Anti-War Movement

Council for a Livable World today urged Congress and anti-war organizations to focus their attention for the remainder of the year on stopping the Bush administration from signing a long-term agreement between Iraq and the United States.

Apr 24, 2008

Council for a Livable World Urges Congress to Use Supplemental Appropriations Bill to End Iraq War

Council for a Livable World today called on Congress to use the Bush administration's pending supplemental war funding request to bring U.S. troops home.

Apr 23, 2008

Council Announces Endorsement of Sen. Frank Lautenberg for Re-Election: Iraq War Position Important Factor

Council for a Livable World today announced its endorsement of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) for reelection to the U.S. Senate. Lautenberg is facing a primary challenge from Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ), who enthusiastically supported the Iraq War.

Apr 3, 2008

Nonproliferation Experts Denounce Administration's Attempt To Circumvent Congressional Restrictions on U.S.-India Nuclear Deal

Council for a Livable World today criticized the Bush administration for its misleading and deceptive comments about what conditions would apply to the U.S.-India nuclear deal.

Feb 6, 2008

Fearing Congressional Opposition, Bush May Back Down on Binding Long-Term Security Commitment to Iraq

In a setback to President Bush's unprecedented expansion of executive power, it appears that the White House may back off its effort to negotiate a binding, long-term bilateral agreement with Iraq that would include a security commitment to defend the country from external threats.

Jan 29, 2008

Bush Vows to Ignore Congressional Prohibition on Permanent U.S. Bases in Iraq

Council for a Livable World today strongly condemned President Bush for issuing a signing statement with the Defense Authorization bill that announced his intention to ignore the bill's prohibition on funding the establishment of permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq.

Dec 13, 2007

Council PeacePAC Announces 2nd Round of 2008 Endorsements

Council for a Livable World's PeacePAC today announced new endorsements of four candidates running for election to the House of Representatives in 2008.

Dec 12, 2007

Council PeacePAC Endorses Jon Powers for NY-26 in 2008

Council for a Livable World's PeacePAC today announced its endorsement of Jon Powers, a 29 year-old decorated veteran of the Iraq war who is running to represent New York's 26th District.

Oct 24, 2007

Council PeacePAC Endorses Hall, Murphy, and Sestak in 2008

Council for a Livable World's PeacePAC today announced its endorsement of three candidates running for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008: John Hall (D-NY-19), Patrick Murphy (D-PA-8), and Joe Sestak (D-PA-7).

Oct 16, 2007

Council for a Livable World Backs Merkley for U.S. Senate

The Council for a Livable World, a non-partisan advocacy organization focused on reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation and international conflict, has endorsed Oregon House Speaker Jeff Merkley for U.S. Senate.

Oct 3, 2007

Council Applauds Obama's No Nuclear Weapons Pledge

Council for a Livable World today praised Senator Barack Obama for his pledge to pursue a world without nuclear weapons and improve U.S.-Russian relations.

Sep 13, 2007

Senator Hart, General Gard, General Johns Call for Iraq Withdrawal

Council for a Livable World released today a statement responding to this week's congressional testimony by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker. President Bush is expected to endorse Petraeus and Crocker's policy recommendations in a prime time speech later this evening.

Aug 16, 2007

Presidential Candidates Respond to Seven Key National Security Questions

Council for a Livable World submitted seven critical questions on national security issues to all declared presidential candidates from both parties. Joseph Biden, Hillary Clinton, Christopher Dodd, John Edwards, Barack Obama, and Bill Richardson responded to the Council's questionnaire. Their responses exhibited noteworthy unity while differing on some important details.

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