The Transgram mailing urges action on two issues before Congress. TransAfrica urges passage of S.2570 that prescribes comprehensive sanctions against South African, which has declared total war on the people of South Africa and the neighboring states. S.2570, introduced by Senator Alan Cranston, is the companion bill to H.R.997, originally sponsored by Congressman Ron Dellums, which was adopted by the House by voice vote on June 18. Supporters of the South African regime were stunned by the House vote, and they and the Reagan administration have begun a massive effort to reverse that action in the Senate. Priority Senators to contact are Robert Dole, Richard Lugar, Bob Packwood, and Nancy...
The Transgram mailing urges action on two issues before Congress. TransAfrica urges passage of S.2570 that prescribes comprehensive sanctions against South African, which has declared total war on the people of South Africa and the neighboring states. S.2570, introduced by Senator Alan Cranston, is the companion bill to H.R.997, originally sponsored by Congressman Ron Dellums, which was adopted by the House by voice vote on June 18. Supporters of the South African regime were stunned by the House vote, and they and the Reagan administration have begun a massive effort to reverse that action in the Senate. Priority Senators to contact are Robert Dole, Richard Lugar, Bob Packwood, and Nancy Kassebaum, S.2570 would: ban all investments in South Africa, including all bank loans; compel withdrawal of existing investment within six months; prohibit all trade with South Africa, except for imports of certain strategic minerals designated by the President; ban imports of South Africa gold coins; and withdraw landing rights for South African aircraft. The bill defines "South Africa" as all areas under the legal or illegal control of the South African regime. Thus, it would prohibit importing Namibian resources unless a presidential exception is granted. The House will soon consider the Hamilton amendment, section 107 of the Intelligence Authorization Act, that would require any U.S. government support for military or paramilitary operations in Angola to be openly acknowledged and debated by Congress. The document mentions the 1985 Anti-Apartheid Act and the Clark Amendment.
