Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-18/environment/final-tax-bill-called-a-blow-to-environment/a60689-1 December 18, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The final tax bill keeps a provision opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) HARRISBURG, … Continued
From the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (http://www.itep.org/): Like the initial House and Senate tax bills, the final tax legislation reserves the greatest share of the benefit for the wealthy and foreign investors and would hike taxes for average … Continued
This is an op-ed submitted to the Harrisburg Patriot News with request for publication. As people of faith concerned for our vulnerable neighbors, we are saddened and deeply troubled by the passage of tax legislation that benefits highly profitable corporations … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): Thousands of faith leaders raised their voices, and your actions helped save the Johnson Amendment, the provision of the tax code that protects the integrity of houses of worship by ensuring … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-12-15/consumer-issues/fcc-votes-to-end-net-neutrality/a60671-1 December 15, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Advocates for net neutrality say internet service should be treated and regulated as a utility. (Picography/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Federal Communications … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): With the recent disturbing news of the Supreme Court ruling that the Muslim Ban will go into full effect even while it continues to be litigated and challenged by AU, this time is … Continued
From First Focus (https://firstfocus.org/): With funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expiring on September 30th, almost three months ago, we are working hard to make sure leaders in Congress know that CHIP funding must be passed before they … Continued
From the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (http://www.itep.org/): It’s clear that the pending tax bill will overwhelmingly benefit the rich and corporations. ITEP analysts have produced in-depth, distributional analyses of both the House and Senate plans. In addition, we … Continued
From the PICO National Network (http://www.piconetwork.org): We have one last chance to stop the Republican tax bill. Congressional conferees are meeting this week to negotiate the final deal on a tax package that cuts health care benefits and raises taxes … Continued
The Interfaith Network on Drone Warfare (http://www.interfaithdronenetwork.org) has produced two videos for congregations of all faiths: Moral and Safe?: War, Peace, Drone Warfare and the Religious Community and The Religious Community and Drone Warfare. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is partnering with the … Continued