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April 22, 2006 at 23:00:00
Three members of IL Gen Assembly introduce bill to start process to impeach Bush by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) (Posted by Joan Brunwasser) Page 1 of 1 page(s) 
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The Jefferson Manual of rules for the U.S. House of Representatives makes clear that impeachment proceedings can be initiated by a state legislature submitting charges. The state of Illinois is on its way toward forcing on the House what not a single one of its members has yet had the courage to propose: Articles of Impeachment.
The text of the Illinois bill and information on its status are available here:
http://tinyurl.com/nhs3r
The bill takes up the issues of illegal spying, torture, detentions without charge or trial, manipulation of pre-war intelligence, and the leaking of classified information.
Please thank these sponsors of the bill:
Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough, phone (217) 782-8120 or (708) 615-1747; fax (708) 615-1745
Rep Sara Feigenholtz , phone (217) 782-8062 or (773) 296-4141; fax (217) 557-7203 or (773) 296-0993
Rep. Eddie Washington phone (217) 558-1012 or (847) 623-0060, fax (847) 623-6078
Here is a kit to help with promoting this resolution and with passing others in your towns and cities. Also on this page is information on activities in other states and localities:
http://www.impeachpac.org/resolutions
Get organized in Illinois to pass this bill!
http://pdamerica.org/statecaucus.php?s=il
Take action -- click here to contact your local newspaper or congress people:
Thank 3 members of IL Gen Assembly for sponsoring this bill!
Click here to see the most recent messages sent to congressional reps and local newspapers
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Because of numerous factors, it is highly unlikely that this motion will go anywhere. Still, the idea is a creative one and now, some of the verbiage has been created. Maybe another state legislature will pick it up too. Just having the legislation introduced in multiple states would be a step forward. Rob Kall, editor, OpEdNews by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Sunday, Apr 23, 2006 at 9:26:59 PM  (0+)
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