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Week of July 11 2005

Fox News Coverage of the London Bombings
On the Media Matters website you can watch excerpts of news coverage of the London Bombings on Fox News. There is John Gibson before and after the bombings. Then Brit Hume talking about the futures market after the bombing and thinking, "Hmmm, it's time to buy." And finally Brian Kilmeade on how the attacks work to "Western world's advantage." Each link above has contact information to let Fox News know what you think of their coverage.

Perhaps more effective, contact the sponsors of Fox News and let them know as well.

Statements Regarding the Attacks on London
Peace and justice groups around the world have issued statements following the attacks on London:

• United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) issues statement from America on London bombings
• The London Blasts: Some Reflections by Justice Not Vengeance
• International Action Center Statement on the July 7 Bombings in London
• CODEPINK London responds to letters of support
• Londra. Ancora una volta i morti sono nostri ma la guerra è la vostra by the Comitato per il ritiro dei militari italiani dall'Iraq

Veterans for Peace Declaration of Impeachment
Veterans for Peace issued a Declaration of Impeachment using the language of the Declaration of Independence citing many of the same reasons to remove George Bush that Thomas Jefferson cited to separate from King George of England. Sign their petition to impeach Bush.

Plamegate
The Center for American Progress asks the questions the White House press corps should be asking about Karl Rove's involvement in outing former CIA operative Valerie Plame, wife of former Ambassador Joseph Wilson. See the congress.org web site for local newspaper contact info to urge the media to cover this story.

For background information, see the Wikipedia entry on Valerie Plame.

UPDATE: The press corps finally woke up and started asking questions. See the video (Quicktime or Window Media Player) of the White House Press Briefing (courtesy the Michael Moore web site) or read the AP article on the Guardian. Contact the journalists asking the questions to thank them:

Terry Hunt -- Associated Press
Title: White House Correspondent
Department: Washington Bureau
E-mail: thunt@ap.org
Phone: (202) 776-9400
Fax: (202) 776-9570
Address: 2021 K St NW, 6th Fl, Washington, DC 20006

John Roberts -- CBS News
Title: Anchor - Sunday Edition; White House Correspondent
Department: CBS Evening News
E-mail: weekends@cbsnews.com
Phone: (212) 975-3691
Fax: (212) 975-1893
Address: 524 W 57th St., New York, NY 10019-2902

Terry Moran -- ABC News
Title: Chief White House Correspondent
Department: Washington Bureau
E-mail: terry.moran@abc.com
Phone: (202) 222-7700
Fax: (202) 222-7686
Address: 1717 DeSales St NW, Washington, DC 20036

David Gregory -- NBC News
Title: Chief White House Correspondent
Department: Washington Bureau
E-mail: david.gregory@nbc.com
Phone: (202) 885-4200
Fax: (202) 362-2009
Address: 4001 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

(press contact info courtesy congress.org)

Update on the Bunker Buster and Senate Vote
Unfortunately the Senate voted down an amendment to deny funds for a new generation of nuclear. Women's Actions for New Directions has set up a page so you can send a message to your senators and either thank them for supporting the amendment or speak out to those who voted against it. Type in your US postal code to find out how your senators voted.

DC Emergency Truth Convergence
A coalition of groups will hold an Emergency Truth Convergence, a meeting in Washington DC, July 22-24. Events include a presentation at the National Press Club, a 911/war deceit rally, a concert as well as a strategy summit involving independent and international journalists. The dates mark the first anniversary of the 911 Commission Report and the third anniversary of the meeting producing the Downing Street Memo.

Thanks to Lisa Finerty for keeping us informed.

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