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The United States Senate may vote any day on the stealth imposition of what could amount to an $845 BILLION United Nations style global tax on American citizens?
It's called the Global Poverty Act (S.2433), and it is being sponsored by none other than Senator Barack Obama.
According to some conservative sources, this disastrous legislation could eventually force U.S. taxpayers to fork over as much as 0.7 percent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product -- or $845,000,000,000.00 -- on welfare to third-world countries.
Here's what Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist and founder of Eagle Forum, recently wrote:
"Obama's costly, dangerous and altogether bad bill (S. 2433), which could come up in the Senate any day, is called the Global Poverty Act. It would commit U.S. taxpayers to spend 0.7 percent of our Gross Domestic Product on foreign handouts..." [Emphasis Mine]
Time is of the essence because Senator Joe Biden, the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee just issued a report on the Global Poverty Act and it was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar on Thursday the 24th.
That means that time is of the essence as this potentially massive surrender of your hard-earned tax dollars to the third world may be close to a vote.
That's why we must act now... BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!
Use the hyperlink below to send your urgent and personalized Blast Fax messages to President George W. Bush and each Member of the Republican Leadership of the United States Senate.
Let them know in no uncertain terms that you are watching and you will not tolerate massive United Nations style giveaways that are passed in the dark of night -- or in broad daylight for that matter. Tell them that putting us on the road to give billions to petty tyrants and dictators is NOT a solution to poverty.
This bill can come up for a vote at any time. Demand that our conservative legislators do whatever it takes -- a filibuster if necessary -- to stop this bill dead in its tracks.
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The Senate Shell Game...
Advocates of the Global Poverty Act are claiming that it does not really commit the United States to anything... that it won't really cost anything... that it simply requires the President -- in conjunction with the Secretary of State -- to "develop" strategies to alleviate world poverty.
In fact, Biden's report incredulously states, "implementing S. 2433 would cost less than $1 million per year..."
Technically he's correct... after all, it doesn't really cost that much to develop and formulate strategies...
But such a cleverly worded contention begs the question: Why formulate or develop a strategy if there is no intention to follow through on that strategy?
And what would it cost to actually follow through on a strategy to alleviate world poverty?
The Global Poverty Act intentionally gives no specific figures but it does contain clues, and those clues are stated repeatedly in the legislation's reliance on the United Nations Millennium Development Goal.
WorldNetDaily.com quotes Cliff Kincaid of Accuracy in Media as saying:
"The bill defines the term 'Millennium Development Goals' as the goals set out in the United Nations Millennium Declaration..."
"In addition to seeking to eradicate poverty, that declaration commits nations to banning 'small arms and light weapons' and ratifying a series of treaties, including the International Criminal Court Treaty, the Kyoto Protocol (global warming treaty), the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child."
As for specific figures... WorldNetDaily.com reports:
"Those U.N. protocols would make U.S. law on issues ranging from the 2nd Amendment to energy usage and parental rights all subservient to United Nations whims."
"[T]he legislation, if approved, dedicates 0.7 percent of the U.S. gross national product to foreign aid, which over 13 years... would amount to $845 billion 'over and above what the U.S. already spends.'"
"The plan passed the House in 2007 'because most members didn't realize what was in it.' Congressional sponsors have been careful not to calculate the amount of foreign aid spending that it would require."
And, how would the United States pay for this $845 BILLION commitment? According to Kincaid, who published a report on the legislation; "A global tax will clearly be necessary to force American taxpayers to provide the money."
And that $845 BILLION global tax is in addition to our nation's current Foreign Aid programs, which, in 2006, cost American taxpayers about $300 BILLION!
Senator Obama's Global Poverty Act has already passed the House (many Members unfortunately voted in favor of it without carefully noting exactly what was in it) and President Bush may very well sign it!
That's why it must be stopped, and it must be stopped NOW!
Use the hyperlink below to send your urgent and personalized Blast Fax messages to President George W. Bush and each Member of the Republican Leadership of the United States Senate.
Let them know in no uncertain terms that you are watching and you will not tolerate massive United Nations style giveaways that are passed in the dark of night -- or in broad daylight for that matter. Tell them that putting us on the road to give billions to petty tyrants and dictators is NOT a solution to poverty.
This bill can come up for a vote at any time. Demand that our conservative legislators do whatever it takes -- a filibuster if necessary -- to stop this bill dead in its tracks.
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It Gets Worse!
Here are some of the additional provisions of the Millennium Development Goal:
a "currency transfer tax," that is, a tax imposed on companies and individuals who must exchange dollars for foreign currency;
a "tax on the rental value of land and natural resources";
a "royalty on worldwide fossil energy projection -- oil, natural gas, coal";
"fees for the commercial use of the oceans, fees for airplane use of the skies, fees for use of the electromagnetic spectrum, fees on foreign exchange transactions, and a tax on the carbon content of fuels."
a "standing peace force," meaning a standing United Nations army that might, in time, be large enough to force us to bend to its will;
a "UN arms register of all small arms and light weapons," the beginning of the end of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution;
the "eradication of poverty" by the "redistribution [of] wealth and land" -- How do you suppose the United Nations expects to "redistribute" the land and the wealth? And what country do you think the third-world majority will go after first?
cancellation of "the debts of developing countries,"
"a fair distribution of the earth's resources."
and "political control of the global economy."
In other words, it's a blueprint for a world government, owned and operated by the United Nations.
One thing is clear: the Millennium Development Goal is a dagger aimed at the heart of America.
While the Global Poverty Act, as presently championed by its Senate supporters, embraces certain aspects of the Millennium Development Goal, one should wonder if some of our legislators also support land and wealth "redistribution."
We must stop this bill dead in its tracks.
We must stop this subversion NOW! Don't let Senator Obama's Global Poverty Act sneak through the Senate.
Use the hyperlink below to send your urgent and personalized Blast Fax messages to President George W. Bush and each Member of the Republican Leadership of the United States Senate.
Let them know in no uncertain terms that you are watching and you will not tolerate massive United Nations style giveaways that are passed in the dark of night -- or in broad daylight for that matter. Tell them that putting us on the road to give billions to petty tyrants and dictators is NOT a solution to poverty.
This bill can come up for a vote at any time. Demand that our conservative legislators do whatever it takes -- a filibuster if necessary -- to stop this bill dead in its tracks.
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Other Appropriate Entities...
Dr. Jeffrey D. Sachs -- a Columbia University economist -- is monitoring the Millennium Development Goal for the United Nations.
In his 2005 report to Kofi Annan -- based on the research of 265 "poverty specialists" -- Sachs criticized the United States for giving only a mere $16.3 billion a year to alleviate global poverty.
He argued that we should spend at least an additional $30 billion a year.
And Sachs has decreed that the only way to force the United States to commit that much money is to IMPOSE A GLOBAL TAX.
Has Senator Obama -- along with the other Senate co-sponsors -- introduced the Global Policy Act at least in partial obedience to Sachs' wishes?
Phyllis Schlafly claims:
"The Global Poverty Act would be a giant step toward the Millennium Goals of global governance and international taxes on Americans. Tell your Senators to kill this un-American bill."
Joe Farah, publisher of WorldNetDaily.com said of this treacherous bill:
"Now comes an even grander proposal by Barack Obama. It's called the Global Poverty Act, that would, in the next decade, transfer at least $845 billion of U.S. taxpayer money overseas. Think of Johnson's failed war on poverty going international -- directed not by Americans but by the United Nations."
And yes, just in case you think the massive amounts of your tax dollars that were wasted under the United Nation's Oil for Food program were an aberration, and that such a thing could not eventually happen on a more massive scale were the Global Poverty Act to sneak through the Senate, Doug Powers, writing for WorldNetDaily.com made this observation:
"Not long ago, Nigeria's 'anti-corruption commission' -- runner-up in the 'oxymoron of the year' competition, second only to 'U.S. Senate Intelligence' -- found that past rulers of Nigeria have stolen or misused billions of dollars."
"The commission discovered that the amount of money 'missing' adds up to all the Western aid given to Africa in four decades. Obama, Hagel and Cantwell want to throw more at them. Apparently they won't be happy until there are trillions of our tax dollars stolen by crooked leaders and warlords." [Emphasis Mine]
Unfortunately, the Global Poverty Act is still flying under the radar, but not for long.
There is hope.
We know, and we can stop this vicious bill -- provided we act RIGHT NOW!
Use the hyperlink below to send your urgent and personalized Blast Fax messages to President George W. Bush and each Member of the Republican Leadership of the United States Senate.
Let them know in no uncertain terms that you are watching and you will not tolerate massive United Nations style giveaways that are passed in the dark of night -- or in broad daylight for that matter. Tell them that putting us on the road to give billions to petty tyrants and dictators is NOT a solution to poverty.
This bill can come up for a vote at any time. Demand that our conservative legislators do whatever it takes -- a filibuster if necessary -- to stop this bill dead in its tracks.
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This is for real!!! Looks like Obama is running to become President of the United States Socialist of America of the United Nations.
http://obama.senate.gov/press/071211-obama_hagel_can/
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) have introduced the Global Poverty Act (S.2433), which requires the President to develop and implement a comprehensive policy to cut extreme global poverty in half by 2015 through aid, trade, debt relief, and coordination with the international community, businesses and NGOs. Representatives Adam Smith (D-WA) and Spencer Bachus (R-AL) sponsored the House version of the bill (H.R. 1302), which passed the House in September.
“Eliminating global poverty remains one of the greatest challenges we face, with billions of people around the world forced to live on just dollars a day,” said Senator Obama. “We can – and must – make it a priority of our foreign policy to commit to eliminating extreme poverty and ensuring every child has food, shelter, and clean drinking water. As we strive to rebuild America’s standing in the world, this legislation will not only commit to reducing global poverty, but will also demonstrate our promise and support to those in the developing world. Our commitment to the global economy has to extend beyond trade agreements that are more about increasing corporate profits than about helping workers and small farmers everywhere.”
“Poverty, hunger, and disease will be among the most serious challenges confronting the world in the 21st century,” Senator Hagel said. “This legislation provides the President of the United States the framework and resources to help implement a comprehensive policy to reduce global poverty. It is the human condition that has always driven the great events of history. This is a responsibility of all citizens of the world.”
"America needs to do more to help the 1.1 billion men, women and children throughout the world living on less than $1 a day by helping promote sustainable economic growth and development," said Senator Cantwell. "We need to do more to save lives in the poorest countries. The U.S. needs to implement a real plan to combat poverty on a global scale while also addressing the national security risks extreme poverty creates."
“Arguably no greater problem faces the world than global poverty. Nearly 2.7 billion people live on less than $2 a day and close to a billion people live on less than $1 a day. We have a moral obligation to craft an overall U.S. strategy to decrease global poverty and eliminate extreme global poverty. After introducing this measure in the House for the past several years, I was pleased to see it pass this year with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bill’s Senate introduction is a significant step toward it becoming law,” Representative Adam Smith said.
For years, America has committed to improving the lives of the world’s poorest people. In 2000, the U.S. joined more than 180 countries at the United Nations Millennium Summit and vowed to reduce global poverty by 2015. We are halfway towards this deadline, and it is time the United States makes it a priority of our foreign policy to meet this goal and help those who are struggling day to day.
The Global Poverty Act:
Declares it official U.S. policy to promote the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of cutting extreme global poverty in half by 2015.
Requires the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to carry out that policy.
Includes guidelines for what the strategy should include - from aid, trade, and debt relief, to working with the international community, businesses and NGOs, to ensuring environmental sustainability.
Requires that the President’s strategy include specific and measurable goals, efforts to be undertaken, benchmarks, and timetables.
Requires the President to report back to Congress on progress made in the implementation of the global poverty strategy.
This legislation is supported by a broad range of groups, including Bread for the World, CARE, Oxfam America, Habitat for Humanity International, National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club, United Church of Christ, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Borgen Project, United Methodist General Board of Church and Society, RESULTS, and Micah Challenge USA. |
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GLOBAL POVERTY ACT FACT SHEET
Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R.1302, S.2433)
* H.R.1302 introduced Reps. Adam Smith (D-WA) and Spencer Bachus (R-AL).*
* S.2433 was introduced by Senators Barack Obama (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).**
What the Global Poverty Act Would Do
It seeks to eliminate extreme poverty by:
* Declaring it official U.S. policy to promote the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the U.N. Millennium Development Goal of cutting extreme global poverty in half by 2015.
* Requiring the president to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to carry out that policy.
* Including guidelines for what the strategy should include — from aid, trade, and debt relief, to working with the international community, businesses and NGOs, to ensuring environmental sustainability.
* Requiring that the president’s strategy include specific and measurable goals, efforts to be undertaken, benchmarks, and timetables.
* Requiring the president to report back to Congress annually on progress made in the implementation of the global poverty strategy.
*The Global Poverty Act passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on July 31, 2007 and was passed by a unanimous voice vote by the full House on September 25. For more information, please contact Katy Quinn with Rep. Adam Smith at katy.quinn@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-8901 or Jason Britt with Rep. Spencer Bachus at jason.britt@mail.house.gov or (202) 225-4921.
** The bill was passed by unanimous consent by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 13, 2008.
To cosponsor in the Senate, please contact Adam Cohn in Senator Barack Obama’s office at adam_cohn@obama.senate.gov or Chad Kreikemeier in Senator Chuck Hagel’s office at chad_kreikemeier@hagel.senate.gov.
Senate Cosponsors of S.2433 (as of May 5, 2008)
Biden, Joseph (D-DE)
Cantwell, Maria (D-WA)
Dodd, Christopher (D-CT)
Feingold, Russell (D-WI)
Feinstein, Dianne (D-CA)
Harkin, Tom (D-IA)
Johnson, Tim (D-SD)
Kerry, John (D-MA)
Lugar, Richard (R-IN)
Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
Murray, Patty (D-WA)
Smith, Gordon (R-OR)
Snowe, Olympia (R-ME)
Final cosponsors of H.R.1302
Baird, Brian (D-WA)
Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI)
Bardallo, Madaleine (GU)
Berman, Howard L. (D-CA)
Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)
Boswell, Leonard L. (D-IA)
Braley, Bruce L. (D-IA)
Capps, Lois (D-CA)
Carnahan, Russ (D-MO)
Carter, John (R-TX)
Cleaver, Emanuel (D-MO)
Cohen, Steve (D-TN)
Costa, Jim (D-CA)
Courtney, Joe (D-CT)
Crowley, Joseph (D-NY)
Dicks, Norman D. (D-WA)
Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX)
Doyle, Michael F. (D-PA)
Ehlers, Vernon J. (R-MI)
Ellison, Keith (MN)
Engel, Eliot L. (D-NY)
Eshoo, Anna G. (D-CA)
Grijalva, Raul M. (D-AZ)
Farr, Sam (D-CA)
Fattah, Chaka (D-PA)
Filner, Bob (D-CA)
Frank, Barney (D-MA)
Hastings, Alcee L. (D-FL)
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (D-SD)
Higgins, Brian (D-NY)
Hinojosa, Ruben (D-TX)
Honda, Michael M. (D-CA)
Inslee, Jay (D-WA)
Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. (D-IL)
Jackson-Lee Sheila (D-TX)
Jefferson, William J. (D-LA)
Johnson, E. Bernice (D-TX)
Kilpatrick, Carolyn (D-MI)
Lantos, Tom (D-CA)
Larsen, Rick (D-WA)
Lee, Barbara (D-CA)
Lewis, John (D-GA)
Loebsack, David (D-IA)
Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA)
Matheson, Jim (D-UT)
McCaul, Michael T. (R-TX)
McCollum, Betty (D-MN)
McDermott, Jim (D-WA)
McGovern, James P. (D-MA)
McNerney, Jerry (D-CA)
Meek, Kendrick B (D-FL)
Meeks, Gregory W. (D-NY)
Miller, Brad (D-NC)
Moore, Gwen (D-WI)
Moran, James P. (D-VA)
Nadler, Jerrold (D-NY)
Norton, E. Holmes (D-DC)
Oberstar, James L. (D-MN)
Pastor, Ed (D-AX)
Payne, Donald M. (D-NJ)
Price, David E. (D-NC)
Reichert, David G. (R-WA)
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana (R-FL)
Rush, Bobby L. (D-IL)
Sanchez, Linda T. (D-CA)
Schakowsky, Janice D. (D-IL)
Schiff, Adam B. (D-CA)
Schwartz, Allyson Y. (D-PA)
Sherman, Brad (D-CA)
Serrano, Jose E. (D-NY)
Shays, Christopher (R-CT)
Shuler, Heath (D-NC)
Sires, Albio (D-NJ)
Stark, Fortney Pete (D-CA)
Tauscher, Ellen (D-CA)
Udall, Tom (D-NM)
Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD)
Waters, Maxine (D-CA)
Watson, Diane E. (D-CA)
Waxman, Henry (D-CA)
Wexler, Robert (D-FL)
Woolsey, Lynn C. (D-CA)
Wu, David (D-OR)
Source: http://www.results.org/website/article.asp?id=2897
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