President Donald Trump suspended the green card lottery program Dec. 18 after the deceased suspect in the shootings of Brown University students and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor was …
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Pro-life groups express concern as Trump calls to end Senate filibuster rule
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCritics of the filibuster rule argue it creates inefficiency and gridlock, but in comments to OSV News, pro-life advocates cautioned against eliminating it.
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USCCB president raises alarm about disruption of federal food assistance
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonOn its website, the USDA posted a notice that said, “Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01.”
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The role of the national debt and what happens to people in need should also concern Catholics, because the two are intertwined, experts told OSV News.
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House OKs Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’; Catholic leaders urge lawmakers to promote common good
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. House of Representatives May 22 passed a sweeping package for President Donald Trump’s agenda, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration. Catholic leaders have …
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Catholic Relief Services hosted a May 17 national online meeting with some 375 participants to mobilize congressional lobbying against additional long-term cuts.
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Catholic analysts express concern for safety net programs in budget process
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonHouse Republicans Feb. 25 narrowly passed a budget resolution calling for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and a $2 trillion reduction in federal spending over a decade.
