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Statement Faith Leaders Join Together to Decry the Government Shutdown
As leaders representing a broad array of religious beliefs and faith traditions, we write urging you to immediately end the partial government shutdown. The consequences are dire for millions of individuals and families, especially those facing poverty and food insecurity.
- By Timothy McHugh
- Issues: Immigrants & Refugees
Update Piling On Syria Sanctions Undermines Diplomacy
In the coming days and weeks, FCNL expects the House and the Senate to vote on two measures -- the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act (H.R. 31) in the House and the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 (S. 1) in the Senate – that would add a new layer of sanctions to those already in effect against Syria.
- By Diana Ohlbaum, Kate Gould
- Issues: Middle East & Iran
Update Elie Wiesel Act Signed into Law!
The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act is now law of the land.
- By Theo Sitther
- Issues: Peacebuilding
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