Encampment to Stop the War National Phone Press Conference

Encampment to Stop the War National Phone Press Conference Wednesday, March 8, 12 Noon

Daily updates on the Encampment are posted at http://encampmenttostopthewar.blogspot.com.

A national phone conference media update will be held on Wednesday, March 8, at 12 noon. This event is open to all members of the press and will include:

If you are interested in participating in the telephone press conference, please contact Dustin Langley at 646-354-8056 as soon as possible so we can schedule the appropriate number of phone lines.

The Encampment to Stop the War, beginning March 12 in Washington DC
On March 12, antiwar activists from across the U.S. will begin an "Encampment to Stop the War" on the National Mall, directly across from the Capitol Building, at the reflecting pool just off of 3rd Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues.

Antiwar activists, trade unionists, veterans, military families, community organizers, and youth from across the U.S., some from as far away as Hawaii, are planning to join the Encampment. Endorsing organizations include the DC Anti-War Network, Code Pink, the San Francisco Labor Council, African Americans Against the War, After Downing Street, and hundreds more.

For more information, logistics, speakers, and endorsers, see: http://encampmenttostopthewar.blogspot.com

Encampment to Stop the War
Troops Out Now Coalition
c/o St. Stephens Church
1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC
(corner of Newton St and 16th St)
202-821-3686

Media Contact: Dustin Langley 646-354-8056

Veterans, Military Families, Active Duty GIs from Encampment to Stop the War to March on Walter Reed

On Thursday, March 15, veterans, military families, members of the active duty military, and supporters will participate in a car caravan to Walter Reed Hosptial, where they will hold a rally and press conference to denounce the despicable treatment of Veterans by the President, Congress, and the Pentagon.

Larry Holmes, a Vietnam-era Veteran said, "While Congress and the President use the phrase 'support the troops' to attempt to justify their continuing support for the war, we've seen in the past few days how they really treat the troops. They've left them in a moldy, dilapadated motel, infested with roaches and rats, and denied them access to the care they need. Meanwhile, they're spending $100,000 a minute on the war to line the pockets of Halliburton."

"We're going to rally to demand real support for the troops - which means bringing them home now, and taking care of them when they get home," Holmes continued. "Every day this occupation continues, more Iraqi people are killed and more GIs come home in body bags or permanently injured. We're hearing from military families, active duty military members, and veterans from across the country who are planning to join us for the Encampment to Stop the War on March 12. And on 15, we're going to Walter Reed to hold Bush and Congress accountable for their criminal neglect."

Call-in Media Update with Encampment Organizers

On Thursday, March 8, organizers and participants in the Encampment to Stop the War will hold a national call-in press conference at 12 noon.

Conference Date: Thursday, March 8, 2007
Start Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Std Time
Dial-in Number: 1-641-297-5900
Participant Access Code: 03122007

The Encampment to Stop the War is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 12 on the National Mall in Washington DC, directly across from the Capitol Building. Activists, veterans, military families, trade unionists, youth, community organizers, and clergy from more across the US are planning to maintain the round-the-clock Encampment during the time that Congress will be voting on President Bush's request for $245 billion in additional funding for the war.

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March 6, 20 07

Media Contact: Dustin Langley 646-354-8056