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Kronologi over fredssagen og international politik 30. August 2005 / Timeline August 30, 2005
Version 3.529. August 2005, 31. August 2005
08/30/2005
What Noble Cause
Did Casey Sheehan Die For?
"Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source
of legislation. No law can be passed that contradicts the
undisputed rules of Islam." - Iraqi Constitution supported by
Iran-backed Shiites and the Bush Administration (but opposed by
Sunni leaders)
"Fortunately, after years of effort and expectations in Iraq, an
Islamic state has come to power and the constitution has been
established on the basis of Islamic precepts. We must congratulate
the Iraqi people and authorities for this victory." - Ayatollah
Ahmad Jannati, head of Iran's powerful ultra-conservative Guardian
Council
"This is the future of the new Iraqi government - it will be in the
hands of the clerics. I wanted Iraqi women to be free, to be able
to talk freely and to able to move around. I am not going to stay
here." - Dr. Raja Kuzai, an obstetrician and secular Shiite member
of the Assembly who met President Bush in the White House in
November 2003.
Resolution of Inquiry into Bush Lies Gains Momentum There are now
53 co-sponsors on Barbara Lee's Resolution of Inquiry into the
Downing Street Memos, including one Republican member of the
International Relations Committee, Jim Leach. If your
Representative isn't on this list yet, please call their D.C.
office (202-224-3121) and ask to speak to the Legislative Director.
Ask why they haven't cosponsored HRes375, and then report back to
us. A vote in committee will come between Sept. 6 and Sept. 16.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/902
"Bring the Troops Home Now" Bus Tour Begins August 31
On August 31st, the last day of the encampment, the Bring Them Home
Now Tour will launch three buses from Crawford, Texas, each
carrying military and Gold Star families, veterans of the Iraq War
and veterans of previous wars. These buses will travel different
routes across the country, converging in Washington, DC on
September 21, for the United for Peace and Justice Mobilization
September 24th-26th. From George Bush's doorstep to communities
along the way, we demand that:
* Elected Representatives Decide Now to Bring the Troops Home
* We Take Care of Them When They Get Here
* We Never Again Send Our Loved Ones to War Based on Lies!
http://www.bringthemhomenowtour.org/
Why Aren't Congress's Kids Fighting in Iraq?
Dear Senator/Representative,
If you support the War in Iraq, why aren't you or your children or
your grandchildren fighting there?
The Army is short of soldiers because of the Iraq War disaster.
This shortage has put our national security in danger throughout
the world.
Your family can help fix the problem that you created by supporting
the Iraq War disaster.
As your constituent, I will continue to ask this question until you
call for the withdrawal of America's children from Iraq.
http://www.democrats.com/peoplesemailnetwork/57
Pass Local Resolutions
The Backbone Campaign is helping grassroots activists organize
their Town Councils and Democratic Committees to pass resolutions
on:
* Barbara Lee's Resolution of Inquiry (H. Res. 375)
* Rep. Rush Holt's Resolution of Inquiry (H.Res 363) into the
Valerie Plame outing * Letter to Senate Intelligence Committee
chair Pat Roberts (R-KS) for Phase II of the Investigation Into
Pre-War Intelligence
Show your Representatives that you have backbones - and they should
too!
http://backbonecampaign.org/storydetail.cfm?id=96
Demand More Polls on Impeaching Bush
On June 30, a Zogby poll found 42% of Americans said "if it is
found that President Bush did not tell the truth about his reasons
for going to war with Iraq, Congress should hold him accountable
through impeachment."
At the time, Bush's approval rating was just 43%. Since then,
Bush's approval has dropped even lower - down to 36%.
It's time for other pollsters to follow up on the Zogby Poll and to
ask about impeaching George Bush. We've collected all the e-mail
addresses you need to contact them.
http://www.democrats.com/bush-impeachment-polls
C-SPAN to Broadcast McKinney Congressional Briefing on 9/11
On July 22, Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) organized a day-long
briefing on the 9/11 Commission's Final Report one year later. The
event included leading victims' family members, former government
and intelligence workers, academics and authors speaking on the
flaws and weaknesses of the 9/11 Commission's investigation,
assumptions, omissions, conclusions and recommendations. It was
filmed in entirety by C-SPAN and will be broadcast:
* Wednesday August 31 from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm
* Friday, September 2 from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
http://www.911truth.org
BS Protector - Don't Leave Home Without It!
Veteran Bill Moyer didn't take any risks when he watched Bush
speak. You shouldn't either!
Make your own BS Protector - it's easy and fun for the whole
family!
http://tinyurl.com/8bh8u
08/30/2005
CONTRACTS from the United States Department of Defense
The Alliance Contractor Team, Sterling, Va., is being awarded a
$1,221,656,297 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to
provide for International Airlift Services. The Air Force can issue
delivery orders totaling up to maximum amount indicated above,
although actual requirements may necessitate less than the amount
above. The locations of performances are World Airways, Peachtree
City, Ga., and at Evergreen International Airlines Inc.,
McMinnville, Ore. At this time, $190,474,700 of the funds has been
obligated. This work will be complete by September 2006.
Solicitation began March 2005 and negotiations were completed
August 2005. The Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force
Base, Ill., is the contracting activity (FA4428-05-D-0004). The
Public Affairs contact for this contract is Maj Mike Coleman, (618)
229-7843.
Federal Express Charter Programs Teaming Arrangement, Memphis,
Tenn., is being awarded a $864,466,385 indefinite
delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for International
Airlift Services. The Air Force can issue delivery orders totaling
up to maximum amount indicated above, although actual requirements
may necessitate less than the amount above. The location of
performance is Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (parent of Atlas Air
and Polar Air Cargo), Purchase, N.J. At this time, $140,065,297 of
the funds has been obligated. This work will be complete by
September 2006. Solicitation began March 2005 and negotiations were
completed August 2005. The Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott
Air Force Base, Ill., is the contracting activity
(FA4428-05-D-0005). The Public Affairs contact for this contract is
Maj Mike Coleman, (618) 229-7843.
United Parcel Service Contractor Team, Louisville, Ky., is being
awarded a $120,740,645 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity
contract to provide for International Airlift Services. The Air
Force can issue delivery orders totaling up to maximum amount
indicated above, though actual requirements may necessitate less
than the amount above. The locations of performances are Kalitta
Air LLC, Ypsilanti, Mich, (56 percent) and North American Airlines,
Jamaica, N.Y. (44 percent). At this time, $16,721,969 of the funds
has been obligated. This work will be complete by September 2006.
Solicitation began March 2005 and negotiations were completed
August 2005. The Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force
Base, Ill., is the contracting activity (FA4428-05-D-0006).
Miami Air Team, Miami, Fla., is being awarded a $41,984,644
indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for
International Airlift Services. The Air Force can issue delivery
orders totaling up to the maximum amount indicated above, although
actual requirements may necessitate less than the amount. No funds
have been obligated. This work will be complete by September 2006.
Solicitation began March 2005 and negotiations were completed
August 2005. The Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force
Base, Ill., is the contracting activity (FA4428-05-D-0007).
Lockheed Martin Mission Systems, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a
$21,318,570 cost plus award fee contract. This project is in
support of Department of Defense's Global Transportation Network
(GTN) system. This action is extending the current contract until
the replacement system GTN 21 is operational. The location of
performance is Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions,
O'Fallon, Ill. At this time, $2,427,854 of the funds has been
obligated. This work will be completed by August 2006. The AMC
Contracting Flight, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is the contracting
activity (F19628-95-C-0029, P00274).
Continental Airlines, Houston, Texas, is being awarded an
$11,387,689 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to
provide for International Airlift Services. The Air Force can issue
delivery orders totaling up to the maximum amount indicated above,
although actual requirements may necessitate less than the amount.
At this time, $885,989 of the funds has been obligated. This work
will be complete by September 2006. Solicitation began March 2005
and negotiations were completed August 2005. The Headquarters Air
Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., is the contracting
activity (FA4428-05-D-0008).
United Paradyne Corp., Santa Maria, Calif., is being awarded a
$6,802,970 cost-plus award-fee contract modification. The purpose
of the contract is to consolidate three vital logistical aerospace
support services (Unconventional Propellant Support, Precision
Measurement Equipment Laboratory Services, Aerospace Ground
Equipment Maintenance and Transient Aircraft Maintenance Services)
into one comprehensive Operation and Maintenance for the 30th Space
Wing. The Aerospace Support Services Contract will provide an
integrated management entity, the "Aerospace Maintenance Operations
Center." A single point of contact that interfaces, controls,
schedules, coordinates, operates, maintains, and provides support
to 30th Space Wing. The Aerospace Support Services Contract
provides and integrated management entity, the "Aerospace
Maintenance Operations Center," a single point of contact that
interfaces, controls, schedules, coordinates, operates maintains,
and provides support to the 30th Wing community. This contract
supports operational programs, including local airfield operations,
United States lift programs, the Expeditionary Aerospace Force,
future Aerospace Plane and Space Operational Vehicle activities.
This is the fourth option to be exercised out of seven option
periods. The location of performance is Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Calif. No funds have been obligated. This work will be complete by
September 2006. The 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Calif., is the contracting activity (F04684-02-C-0008, P00071).
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc., St.
Petersburg, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 23, 2005, a $171,177,551
firm-fixed-price contract for Establishment of the Small Caliber
Ammunition Second Source Prime Contractor for the Production of
5.56mm, 7.62mm, and .50 Caliber Ammunition. Work will be performed
in St. Petersburg, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Aug.
23, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current
fiscal year. There were an unknown number of bids solicited via the
World Wide Web on Jan. 18, 2005, and two bids were received. The
U.S. Army Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the
contracting activity (W52P1J-05-G-0002).
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