Office of Government Relations
Coalition Letter in Support of the Expanded Medicaid Program–to State Legislators
August 1, 2012 Dear State Legislator: We, the undersigned members of the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC) and other religious and religiously-affiliated organizations, urge you to support participation of your State in the expanded Medicaid program authorized by Public Law 111-148, the Affordable Care Act. This program will provide many persons with disabilities, who […]
Coalition Letter in Support of the President's Budget Request for the State and Foreign Operations Subcommitte
May 23, 2013 The Honorable Barbara Mikulski The Honorable Richard Shelby Chairwoman Ranking Member Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Appropriations Committee S-128 Capitol Building S-146A Capitol Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senators Mikulski and Shelby, As you consider the 302(b) allocations for the Senate […]
EPPN Alert: Lent – Bullying
Imagine the following scenario: An anonymous adult man blackmails a young teenage girl after she makes the mistake of posting revealing pictures of herself on the internet. As a result of this intimidation, the girl develops depression, anxiety and panic disorders, and begins to cut herself. Meanwhile, as she struggles to recover, other students at […]
EPPN Alert: Lent – Changing our Culture of Violence
As we reach the climax of a Lenten season in which the Episcopal Public Policy Network has examined cycles of violence in our culture from a variety of perspectives, today we specifically consider the issue of gun violence that has grasped the attention of so many Americans. As Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said in […]
EPPN Alert: Foreign Aid Should Support Local Agriculture Efforts
Migel's small plot of maize crop appeared infested with weeds; tall green plants disrupted the ordered rows of corn stalks. But Migel explained that the green legume, indigenous to Chiapas, Mexico, functioned as a natural fertilizer by extracting nitrogen from the air and enriching the soil. Migel then took us to his garden. He […]
IAN: IIC Immigration Bill Analysis webinar – 4/19/13, 3:00PM EST
The Senate just released a comprehensive immigration bill. Compassionate immigration reform opponents will be making their voices heard loud and clear over the next few days, and it is imperative that people of faith speak up for immigration reform that respects the human worth and dignity of all! Make sure you join our webinar to […]
EPPN Alert: Share the Presiding Bishop's call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform!
Last week, Senators Schumer (D-NY), Graham (R-SC), McCain (R-AZ), Flake (R-AZ), Durbin (D-IL), Rubio (R-FL), Menendez (D-NJ), and Bennet (D-CO) introduced S.744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity & Immigration Modernization Act of 2013." The 844-page bill proposes a historic overhaul of our nation's immigration system and is a direct result of your tireless advocacy on […]
Immigration Action Newsletter April/May
Immigration Action Newsletter Senate CIR breakdown edition! What’s in the bill, what isn’t in the bill, and what happens next. Also, do not forget that Congress will be home this week- tell them what you think about the bill and demand their support on the issues most important to you! Advocacy Calendar Legislative Update: S.744 […]
EPPN Alert: The Immigration Debate Begins – Add Your Voice Now!
Last night, 301 amendments to the Senate immigration bill were filed by nearly every Senator on the Judiciary Committee, which will begin hearing amendments tomorrow at 9:30 am. As you can imagine, this volume of amendments touches nearly every piece of the bill and, if enacted, could change the bill in any number of ways. […]
EPPN Alert: Protect Vital Refugee & Asylum Reforms
“A few years ago, government authorities in Turkmenistan persecuted a woman and her son because they had converted to Christianity. The son was tortured to death. The woman was twice detained and tortured. She fled to the United States, where, suffering from panic attacks and depression, she tried to kill herself. Later, after stabilizing, she […]
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