Data released by the Department of State in April show that there is as much
coca being grown in Colombia now as when Plan Colombia was launched in the early
1990s.  This means that eradication programs don't work -- they only shift the
growing from place to place.  Aerial fumigation is especially reckless, as it
harms the environment and any people who happen to get caught in its way.

As soon as this Thursday, 8 June, Representative George McGovern will offer an
amendment to the Foreign Operations Appropriations bill that would transfer
$30 million of fumigation funding to emergency humanitarian relief efforts
helping refugees.  I urge you to vote YES on the McGovern amendment.