Proposal to create a department of peace-Truth!

Proposal to Create a "Department of Peace"-Truth!

Summary of eRumor:
It is alleged that Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio has introduced a bill in congress to create a new cabinet level agency called "The Department of Peace."

The Truth:
This is true.

According to congressman's website, the bill would create the agency, which would be "...dedicated to peacemaking and the study of conditions that are conducive to both domestic and international peace." It would also establish a peace academy, create the position of Secretary of Peace, and designate each January 1 as Peace Day.

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A real example of the story as it has been circulated:

Make the Department of Peace a Reality The US Government is considering formation of a Department of Peace!

Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to create a Cabinet level agency dedicated to peacemaking and the study of conditions conducive to both domestic and international peace.

The Department of Peace would focus on nonmilitary peaceful conflict resolution and prevention of violence, and will promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights. A peace academy, similar to the five military service academies, would be created and its graduates

dispatched to troubled areas around the globe to promote nonviolent dispute resolution. You can play a big part to help ensure passage of this important legislation (H.R. 2459).
Simply visit http://www.geocities.com/mdboze/DEPT_OF_PEACE.html,

and select your state, fill out your name, zip code, e-mail, and click on SUBMIT to let your government representatives know that you support the formation of the Department of Peace. --