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Faithful Budget
As communities of faith, we respect and care for one another as a sacred imperative that expresses our endeavor to “love our neighbor as ourselves.” But American society as a whole is called to be a place where we delight in the value of each and every person and gladly accept a mutual responsibility for one another’s wellbeing.House Votes on Climate, Pentagon Spending, Islamophobia, War in Military Policy Bill
Every representative in the U.S. House voted on amendments to a military policy bill that could rein in Pentagon spending, put the brakes on a new nuclear arms race, and stop an accidental war with Iran.How We Prevent War with North Korea
We face the most urgent threat of nuclear war in a generation as tensions rise with North Korea — and we’re working relentlessly on Capitol Hill and around the country to advance a different approach to North Korea.Why Work Requirements Don't Work
As Congress plans their legislative goals for the year, we’ve heard certain elected leaders mention that they want to achieve “welfare reform” in 2018. While the term may sound harmless, in reality it acts as a vehicle for elected officials to strip benefits from those who rely on government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid.Dreamer Protection: State of Play and How You Can Engage
There has been a flurry of activity over the past few weeks as members of Congress are faced with a narrowing window of time to address the fate of undocumented youth. A critical juncture is today, January 19, when two-thirds of Congress must sign off on a bill to keep the government funded through midnight.FCNL Applauds Homeland Security Advisory Council Vote Urging a Reduction of Privatized Detention
A strong majority of Homeland Security Advisory Council members voted to phase out private prisons, in a surprising dissent from the group’s draft recommendation to continue DHS use of private prisons.What We're Reading on Syria
On the sixth anniversary of the war in Syria, we recommend a reading list covering the US’s militarized missteps in Syria and the diplomatic path forward to win peace.Understanding the Serious Flaws in the American Health Care Act
Republican leaders in Congress are rapidly moving a bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act. The American Health Care Act (AHCA) would dramatically change America’s health care system for the worse.Big Changes to Health Care
Tribal members rely on a broad network of health care services and financing mechanisms, not just the Indian Health Service or tribal programs. How will this complex network be affected by proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act?Budgeting in an Uncertain World
On January 23, the Senate gave final approval to S. Con. Res. 3, the budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2017. It was due last April. Why now? Why bother, when the fiscal year has been underway since last October 1? Inside the beltway, this is all fascinating news, the subject of much discussion, many rumors, and maybe even some bets. But it’s an action that will have consequences for us all, so we need to pay attention. What’s going on?