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• Resolution Calling for the Withdrawal of the United States Military from Iraq
• The 20th Pitches In At The State Crab Feed--Photos and Story!

Resolution Passed At The March 14th Meeting Calling for the Withdrawal of the United States Military from Iraq

Whereas, we, the 20th Legislative Democrats, strongly support the men and women serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. We also recognize the sacrifices being made by those serving in Iraq and stand ready to assist our returning Service members in any way we can; and

Whereas, we now know that the Bush administration knowingly used faulty intelligence to lead the American people and the Congress into the United States led invasion of Iraq in March 2003; and

Whereas, to date there have been 1495 American Military Members killed, 1358 since “mission accomplished” and 10968 wounded, many with life changing injuries; and

Whereas, the United States military cannot afford to have its men and women scattered around the world on senseless, futile, un-winnable and illegal wars; and

Whereas, to date the war in Iraq has cost the people of the United States nearly $160,000,000,000.

Now therefore be it resolved: we call upon our Congressional Representatives to

• A. cause the administration to develop and implement a plan for the immediate withdrawal of all United States military members from Iraq ; and
• B. support a thorough bipartisan Congressional investigation of the manipulation of intelligence throughout this administration; and
• C. facilitate an investigation into the apparent profiteering condoned by the White House, with an eye toward bringing criminal charges against those who may have misled the public and dishonestly profited from the war.

Be it further resolved that the Washington State Democrat party join us in our request.

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20th Legislative Democrats Help Out At The 2.21.05 Annual Crab Feed
Twentieth Legislative Democrats assisted with the annual Washington State Democrats' Crab Feed on Monday, Feb. 21 at St. Martin's Pavilion in Lacey.  Our crew set up, served, helped in the kitchen, cooked, registered, and cleaned up!  It was a "well-oiled" machine this year under the leadership of Judy Guenther. 
      Over 650 PCO's and good Democrats were served during 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.  This was a larger crowd than 2004, and that was an election year!
      Judy gave kudos, thanks, and roses to Helen Carlstrom, former State Committeewoman, Olympia Democrat, and organizer of the Crab Feed for 16 years. Paul Berendt, State Party Chair, introduced Governor Gregoire, Congressman Brian Baird, Lt. Governor Brad Owen, and State House Speaker Frank Chopp. All gave inspiring and rousing speeches to those assembled.
      From what we are hearing from those who attended the event this year, this was one of the best organized and executed ones. Many thanks go to Judy Guenther for organizing and Helen Carlstrom for inspiring us all to volunteer for the good of our Democratic Party.  A portion of the proceeds from the function will go into the 20th LD Democrats treasury.

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