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More than 100 Organizations Call on Congress to Reject Proposal to Weaken Firearm Export Controls
The administration proposal would “thwart congressional oversight and create new and unacceptable risks of exacerbating gun violence, human rights abuses, and armed conflict.”FCNL Submits Comment Opposing Disability Review Change
The Trump administration put forward a proposed rule that would create a new category of disability for Social Security recipients. This change would require frequent recertification of the individual’s disability, creating more opportunities for people to lose their benefits. FCNL submitted a comment to Andrew Saul, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, calling for the new rule to be rescinded.Tracking Congressional Action on Pentagon Spending
It can be hard to keep up with all the moving legislative parts that affect Pentagon spending levels for the fiscal year starting October 1 (that is, FY2018). Here is a brief primer.FCNL and 12 Other Organizations Release Statement on U.S. Drone Policy
On March 7, 2018, FCNL and 12 other organizations released a statement expressing concerns over reported changes to U.S. drone policy and called for greater transparency and accountability of the targeted killing program."Care, Not Cuts" Rally Opposes Draconian House Budget Plan
This afternoon, faith leaders, service providers, and advocates joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro in holding a rally and press conference opposing the House budget plan scheduled for a vote later today.53 Christian Leaders Urge Congress to Support Iran Deal
Fifty-three Christian leaders representing dozens denominations and Christian organizations sent a letter to Congress today, urging lawmakers to vote in favor of the Vienna agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program.The Origins of our Trust Responsibility Towards the Tribes
The federal government has a general trust responsibility towards the tribes, meaning that it should look out for the welfare of tribal members. The general trust concept has become solidified in law and policy, and has become a keystone of decisions regarding American Indians reflected in congressional policies, executive branch directives and decisions, and judicial opinions.FCNL Submits Written Testimony Supporting Peacebuilding in FY22 Budget
Diane Randall submitted written testimony supporting increased funding for the Complex Crises Fund and the Atrocity Prevention Fund to the House State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee in May of 2021.The Future of Pentagon Spending in the New Political Climate
Adapted from a talk given by William D. Hartung at FCNL’s Annual Meeting, November 12, 2016.The War in Ukraine and the Urgent Need for Diplomatic Solutions
As the war in Ukraine passes the three-year mark, the Friends Committee on National Legislation continues to seek peace. FCNL recognizes that conflict resolution involves, by its very nature, dialogue between parties who deeply disagree. However, this war will not be won with a military offensive or counter-offensive. It will end only through diplomacy, and in that diplomatic process the U.S. has a unique and valuable opportunity to support inclusive peace.