A weekly email update of legislation before Congress and the related Presbyterian policy. Presented in a brief format with links to more information. These updates are sent only when Congress is in session.
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November 2009
November 17, 2009
This week’s messages are —
Get your representative to sign a letter supporting human rights in Colombia
Stop mountaintop removal mining — Coal River Mountain, West Virginia
Reminder: Holiday Postcard Campaign for immigration reform
Save the Date: Ecumenical Advocacy Days — March 19-22, 2010
Hebrews 13:1-2 - Show hospitality with love
November 9, 2009
This week’s messages are —
Urge Balance in U.S. denunciation of Israeli and Palestinian violence
New congregational resource - "Ending U.S.-Sponsored Torture Forever"
Reminder: holiday postcard campaign for immigration reform
Mark 4:35-41 - Let faith override fear in frightening times
November 2, 2009
This week’s messages are —
Countdown to Copenhagen
New health care bill introduced - HR 3962
Holiday postcard campaign for immigration reform
Revelation 21:1-4 - God is with us, death and suffering are eliminated
October 2009
October 5, 2009
This week’s messages are —
Urge senators to support the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Health care reform — The time for action is at hand
Jubilee Sunday/Stand Up Weekend: October 16-18
National Day of Action on Health Care: October 20
Esther 4:14 — a leader is challenged to act for her people
August 2009
August 14, 2009
This week’s messages are—
Stated Clerk issues statement on current health care debate
President Obama to join conference call with people of faith
Mark your Calendar: grassroots call on climate change
Save the date: Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2010
Mark 10:46-52 - The healing of blind Bartimaeus
August 6, 2009
The House is in recess and the Senate is on its way out too, scheduled to remain in session only until this Friday, Aug. 7. Both chambers will return to work in Washington, D.C. on September 8, right after Labor Day. The August recess is a great time for constituents to be in contact with their elected officials. Most members return home to their states and districts during August, and many will hold public events and town hall meetings. Visit your members' Web sites to find out how where they will be and what events they will attend this month. If you don't know who your representative and senators are, find out now.
This week’s messages are—
Presbyterians invited to participate in Washington Office review
Moved by faith: a call for peace in Sudan
What's happening with health care?
Set up a district meeting today to protect the world's poorest countries
Micah 4:3 - swords into ploughshares
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