Elections and Cuba policy: Don't take this lying down
by Emily Chow
on November 17, 2010
We expect you have been pondering the impact of the recent elections on the work we have been doing together to end the travel ban on Cuba and move our two countries toward a respectful, humane relationship. We have been doing the same, and we want to share some thoughts with you.
The electoral outcome has left us, as they say, “Close, but no cigar.” (We could skip the cigar . . . although a mojito, maybe two, could help after working so hard these past couple of years.)
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Cuba Travel Delayed . . . Again
by Paulo Gusmao
on September 29, 2010
On Tuesday, September 28 the much-awaited mark-up and vote on HR 4645 in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs was postponed. Here is the statement from Chairman Howard Berman, upon announcing the postponement:
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A Big Win for Travel to Cuba
by Travis Wheeler
on July 02, 2010
It's not every day that we get to write you about a historic
legislative victory for a more humane, sensible, and just U.S. policy
towards Cuba; but today isn't just any old day. In a thrilling
"mark-up" session Wednesday in the House Committee on Agriculture, H.R.
4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act was
passed by 25 votes to 20, putting us one step closer to ending the
travel ban this year, in this Congress.
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Cuba Travel: Best Chance Since 2003
by Paulo Gusmao
on September 28, 2010
We are the closest we have been for years to ending the ridiculous travel ban on Cuba. This Wednesday, September 29, at noon, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs (HCFA) will consider H.R. 4645, the “Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act.” This means that they will be considering whether to lift the travel ban on Cuba, or not.
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Vote in Ag Cmte on Cuba Travel on Wednesday, June 30
by Travis Wheeler
on June 29, 2010
Freedom to travel's moment has arrived. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 30,
the House Agriculture Committee will vote on H.R. 4645, the Travel
Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act, championed by Ag
Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. What happens
Wednesday will determine if this landmark legislation--which restores
U.S. citizens' right to travel to Cuba, creates jobs here at home, and
puts food on Cubans' tables--sees the light of day on the House floor
this summer or dies in committee.
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Keep the Freedom to Travel Momentum Building on Change.org
by Travis Wheeler
on July 29, 2010
 We've been doing everything we can--pulling out all the stops, as they say--to restore U.S. citizens' freedom to travel to Cuba. That's why we've come to you time and time again (and time and time again), asking you to make one more email or one more phone call to your congressperson; but we've also been mobilizing new advocates and as-of-yet untapped networks throughout the country to give us the best chance of getting the job done this year, in this Congress.
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The Time for Travel Is Now and We Really Mean It
by Travis Wheeler
on May 26, 2010
We're back! We're sorry for the recent radio silence for some of you; but we've been putting all of our time, energy, and wits into wringing every possible YES vote for H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act, out of the House Committee on Agriculture. Our recent alerts have been directed to those of you who live in districts with members "on the fence." But now is the time for ALL of us to activate.
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