Increase Economic Pressure on the Government of Sudan
Increase Economic Pressure on the Government of Sudan
The Issue
On October 17, 2007 the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee unanimously passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) by a vote of 21-0. Championed by Senators Dodd and Shelby, this bill will increase economic pressure on the government of Sudan to help end the ongoing genocide in Darfur.
The bill:
* Protects state and local divestment
* Prohibits U.S. government contracts with companies fueling the genocide
* Authorizes states to prohibit contracts with companies fueling the genocide
Ask your Senator to support the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act.
The Issue
On October 17, 2007 the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee unanimously passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) by a vote of 21-0. Championed by Senators Dodd and Shelby, this bill will increase economic pressure on the government of Sudan to help end the ongoing genocide in Darfur.
The bill:
* Protects state and local divestment
* Prohibits U.S. government contracts with companies fueling the genocide
* Authorizes states to prohibit contracts with companies fueling the genocide
Ask your Senator to support the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act.
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Petition created on October 17, 2007