Washington Report to Presbyterians

A bimonthly publication that covers a broad range of public policy issues of concern to the General Assembly, and keeps readers up-to-date on programs of the Washington Office.

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July August/2008

• The Hospitality of Housing Policy
• The Plight of Immigrant Families
• Iraqi Refugees

May/June 2008

• The growing international shortage of affordable food
• The environmental practices that cause a reduction in the food supply
• How hunger affects women and children at home and abroad
• A new feature is being inaugurated in this issue: Introducing Presbyterian Members of Congress, beginning with Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.)

March/April 2008

• Support Human Rights in the Philippines
• Lend, Expecting Nothing in Return: The Subprime Lending Crisis
• Update on Criminal Justice, Homeland Security and Education
• Save the Dates

January/February 2008

• 2008 Outlook
• Domestic poverty, ecology and environment
• Immigration, education and civil and religious liberties
• International Issues and Peace

November/December 2007

2007 Wrap-up

• Domestic poverty, ecology and environment
• International issues and peace
• Race, gender and religious liberties

September/October 2007

• The Second Chance Act, providing opportunities for people who have been in prison to make a start on a new life
• The energy bills and resolution of differences between the House and Senate versions
• Immigration, with particular emphasis on family reunification
• Staff notice

July/August 2007

• Health Care for the Most Vulnerable
• Immigration, with an emphasis in this issue on African migration
• U.S. Trade Policy

May/June 2007

• Funding for the war in Iraq and efforts to combat the humanitarian crisis facing that country
• Immigration reform
• Reauthorization of the Farm Bill

March/April 2007

• Hate Groups Have Found a New Purpose
• Remembering the Lessons of Hurricane Katrina
• Legal Aspects of the “War On Terror”
• Upcoming Events

January/February 2007

• 2007 Outlook
• Race, Gender and Religious Liberties
• Domestic Poverty, Ecology and Environment
• International Issues and Peace

November/December 2006

• 2006 Wrap-Up

September/October 2006

• Women's Health and the Right of Conscience
• Presbyterians and Usury
• The Tragedy in Sudan and Darfur
• Announcements: Ecumenical Advisory Days and Farewell to Carolynn Race

July/August 2006

• Witness in Washington Weekly
• The Education Begins At Home Act
• When will congress increase the minimum wage?
• Haiti's crushing debt burden
• Announcements for Washington Report to Presbyterians
• Celebrating Matt Lewis and Cynthia Gervais

March/April 2006

• Katrina Survivors in "Gut and Wait Mode"
• Election Year Do's and Dont's
• WCC Assembly Looks to Future of Spirituality, Justice and Witness
• IRS Releases New Guidance and Results of Political Intervention Examinations
• Oppose Punitive Measures Against Palestinian People

January/February 2006

• The McCain Amendment
• A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
• The Family Health Worldwide Act
• Will Congress Act on Health Care?
• Events & Staff Notes

November/December 2005

• 2005 Wrap-Up

September/October 2005

• Census Bureau Reports Increase in Poverty and Uninsured Rates, Again
• War on Global Poverty?
• Toward a Comprehensive Immigration Policy

July/August 2005

• Judicial Nominations – Choosing Strong yet Unbiased Judges
• Energy Bill Passes Senate
• Iraq: Set a Time Frame for Withdrawal?

May/June 2005

• Will 2006 Budget Hurt Housing Programs?
• Filibuster: Minority Voices
• Near Collapse, Congo Struggles for Peace

March/April 2005

• Domestic Programs Slated for Large Cuts in 2006 Budget
• Earth Day Is April 24th
• Ask the Director: Is the "Safety Net" Still a Priority?

January/February 2005

• Social Security
• Border Crossing: Minors in Jeopardy
• The Widow’s Offering
• Is PC(USA) policy biased against certain parts of the world? 

November/December 2004

• 2004 Wrap-Up

September/October 2004

• Poverty, Uninsured Rates Rise
• Helping Indonesia Control Its Military
• Electioneering Is Almost Over
• How do you choose your issues?

July/August 2004

• Assault Weapons Ban Set to Expire on September 13
• Protect Workers' Rights: Oppose CAFTA
• Raising Up the Issue of Poverty in 2004
• How do you deal with the constant attacks against the Washington Office and you personally?

May/June 2004

• Palestinians Must Be Party to Gaza and West Bank Negotiations
• Protecting the Sacred Gift of Air
• The PATRIOT Act: Limiting the Damage to Civil Rights
• Are we being presumptuous when we say we are “Speaking Truth to Power?”

March/April 2004

• Earning Less Than the Housing Wage
• Rep. Kaptur Presses Resolution for Ethical Trade Principles
• Security on the Mexican Border: Oppose Increases for Operation Gatekeeper
• Ask the Director: What happened to my questionnaire?

January/February 2004

• Will Congress Address the Uninsured?
• Desperation Deepens for Palestinians in Occupied Territories
• Privatization of Prisons
• How Do You Keep Up with All the News?

November/December 2003

• 2003 Wrap-Up
• What about my issues during recess?

September/October 2003

• Helping the children of undocumneted immigrants
• The Israeli separation wall:building an obstacle to peace
• Prospects for hunger, health, and energy issues this fall
• Why can't I meet with the President?

July/August 2003

• Hearings Show Congressional Concern About DOJ Policies
• Medicare Bills Highlight Differences ?
• Stop the Militarization of Colombia
• Why does the church involve itself in non-church-related issues?

May/June 2003

• Congress Readies Energy Policy
• Are We Ready to Close the Border?
• U.S. Remains Absent from ICC
• What does it mean to be a conservative Christian?

March/April 2003

• Health Conditions Worsen in Gaza
• Stop Allowing Juvenile Executions
• Support Child Nutrition
• Why do my donations go to your office?

November/December 2002

• Ask the Director: Elenora Ivory's Christmas article

September/October 2002

• Oppose Preemptive Strike Against Iraq
• Contraception Coverage: A Matter of Fairness
• Exonerating the Innocent on Death Row
• Are My Contributions to the Washington Office Deductible?

July/August 2002

• Homeland Security Concerns vs. Civil Liberties
• Will the U.S. Abandon the Mine Ban Treaty?
• Will TANF Make Fall Deadline?
• How Long has the Washington Ofice Conducted Second Tuesday Briefings?

May/June 2002

• Are Churches Denied Free Speech?
• Congress Considering Varied TANF Reauthorization Proposals
• Congress Undermining Bush Administration's Mideast Diplomacy
• I Didn't Know There Was a Washington Office . . .

March/April 2002

• Readdressing Welfare Reform
• Robust and Sustained Global Response Urgently Needed to AIDS Pandemic
• Crisis in the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
• Oh! You Don't Want Any Money?

January/February 2002

• Urge Congress to Restore Fairness to Asylum Seekers and Refugees
• S 1483 Seeks to Alleviate the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
• International Criminal Court
• Why Don't You Write About Something Pertaining to Religion?

November/December 2001

• 2001 Wrap-up
• Why Do They Hate Us?

September/October 2001

• Deny Them Their Victory: A Religious Response to Terrorism
• Letter from the Canadian Council of Churches
• Two Remedies Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination
• The Act to Leave No Child Behind
• Debt Cancellation in Poorest Countries Is Still Urgent

July/August 2001

• CAFE Standards
• End Racial Profiling Act of 2001
• Church Leaders Meet with Secretary of State Powell
• Ask the Director

May/June 2001

• AIDS Emergency in Africa
• The Act to Leave No Child Behind
• Charitable Choice/Faith-Based Initiatives HR7
• Ask the Director

March/April 2001

• Colombia Displacements Creating a Humanitarian Catastrophe
• Tax Debate: Budgeting for Our Future. Who Pays?
• Gun Control: The Battle of the Sexes
• Ask the Director

January/February 2001

• Public Education: Leave No Child Behind
• Historic Roadless Area Conservation Policy Adopted in January
• Battle Brewing Over National Missile Defense
• Ask the Director