[PAA-Discuss] Stand against torture

[Juli Kring]

Dear Friend, 

I just took a stand against torture.

Wednesday, the Intelligence Authorization Conference Report will come to the floor of the Senate. Section 327 of the bill establishes one interrogation standard for the entire U.S. government. This would effectively end torture by requiring that the intelligence community abide by the standards articulated in the Army Field Manual.

In order to attempt to block the ban on torture, Republicans may filibuster the bill or raise a point of order, claiming the torture provision violates the rules of the Senate. If the Parliamentarian agrees, we will be forced to try and waive the point of order. Either way we need 60 votes.

Already some Republicans have signaled they will side with us - however we need more.

Tell your Senators to take a stand against torture.

 http://www.giveemhellharry.com/page/petition/stoptorture/fuysnx

Thanks!