From: Jym Dyer <jym@mica.berkeley.edu>
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive,alt.activism
Subject: ACTIVISM: Legislation to Halt Nuclear Testing
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Date: 25 Jul 1992 06:22:19 GMT
Organization: The Naughty Peahen Party Line
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=o= The following is transcribed from a leaflet put out by a
group called "Veto the Veto" (who, unfortunately, left no info
on who they are or how they might be contacted, though I know
that some of their members have joined Greenpeace in protest
at the test sites in Nevada).
    <_Jym_>
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                   Nuclear Testing Moratorium
              New Strategies Bring Victory Closer

Cancellation of the Star Wars laser test codenamed Greenwater
has been widely reported as a victory for supporters of HR3636
and S2064, proposed legislation to institute a one year ban on
US nuclear weapons testing.

According to the _New_York_Times_, ``In an attempt to forestall
Congressional efforts to ban nuclear testing, the administration
told lawmakers last week that it will conduct no more than
6 tests per year.''  While this decision contributed to the
cancellation of Greenwater, it is less likely to affect passage
of the legislation.

In a shrewd policy move, the moratorium language, originally
inserted in the controversial Defense Appropriations Bill, has
also been included in a key Energy and Water bill in the House.
The House has completed passage of its two bills and the Senate
is expected to quickly follow suit.  While a Presidential veto
of the Appropriations Bill seems likely, the Energy Bill stands
a good chance of receiving Bush's signature.

To continue our grassroots efforts for passage we are suggesting
the following Veto the Veto citizen's actions:

    (1)  Letter-writing, telephone, fax, and telegram campaigns
aimed at President Bush demanding that he sign either or both
bills (with the Energy Bill being the least controversial and
thus having a better chance of success).

    (2)  A similar campaign aimed at Senators Sam Nunn and
Bennett Johnston, who are currently working to weaken support
among Congressional moratorium cosponsors to ensure that an
override of any Presidential vetoes will not succeed.  Nunn can
be reached at Dirksen Senate Office Building #303, Washington,
DC 20510; phone number 202/224-4944.  Johnston can be reached
at Hart Senate Office Building #136, Washington, DC 20510; phone
number 202/224-5824.

    (3)  A series of public, local demonstrations and actions
planned in advance and scheduled to occur the day or the weekend
after Bush announces his veto.  In the San Francisco Bay area
a demonstration is already being planned for Livermore
Laboratories on the Saturday following such a decision.  Similar
responses are needed at local federal buildings and Department
of Energy facilities.

    (4)  A letter-writing campaign that will go into effect upon
the announcement of any such veto.  Letters should be sent to
all Senators and Representatives who voted for its passage,
encouraging them to sand firm against Bush's veto and in support
of the abolition of nuclear testing.

To effect this strategy we will have to stay on top of political
developments on a daily basis.  Check the newspapers, call your
local Congressional offices and keep in touch with organizations
such as Sane/Freeze, Greenpeace, Seeds of Peace, Western States
Legal Foundation and other local antinuclear groups.

This is a battle we are clearly winning.  We have had enormous
success in bringing the issue this far; if we continue and
redouble our efforts we will mark our most historic victory
since the inception of nuclear testing before Congress recesses.
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